Today we want to have everything in electric form. Even with basic things like oral hygiene. But is it really better? What to choose? Electric or manual toothbrush? Which electric one? A flood of products and information that only confuses the customer, but we all want only one thing: to have beautiful, clean teeth and healthy gums.
Soft dental plaques, gentle appliances
Electric toothbrushes have been on the market for a long time, but not all are created equal. At first, there were only mechanical ones, which turned out to be very aggressive, despite the attachments with soft bristles. Dental plaques are soft, so we don't need to be rough to successfully remove them. Given that they form very quickly, it would be more correct to say that we break the structure of dental plaque by brushing and thereby prevent mineralization - the formation of hard dental plaque or tartar. This is the main cause of periodontal disease, inflammation of the soft and hard periodontal tissues, the resulting loosening of the teeth and, in the last stage, also the loss of teeth. If we brush too aggressively or with rough tools and tools, which is the case with a mechanical electric toothbrush, the consequences can be gum damage, bleeding and inflammation, and on the other hand, tooth damage, exposed necks, tooth sensitivity and root caries. Definitely something that every dentist advises against.
Even electric brushes differ from each other
Fortunately, it has been on the market for a long time sonic electric brush. Its mechanism of action is completely different. The bristles vibrate to create a movement that safely and effectively breaks down the structure of the soft dental plaque. Of course, it is very important to emphasize that a certain medium, a combination of water, saliva and toothpaste, is needed in the mouth for the brush to work effectively.
So who do I advise in my practice? sonic toothbrush: everyone with poor oral hygiene or to those who would like to improve it, to individuals with dental appliances and dental implants, and to everyone who already has inflammation of the periodontal tissues. Many of our patients say that with such a toothbrush they have the feeling of professionally cleaned teeth. As a dentist, I am most happy about the new motivation that patients gain.
Efficiency should be the guide
So what should you choose - an electric or a manual toothbrush? In principle, it doesn't matter. For oral health and good oral hygiene, the best brush is the one that we use with pleasure and correctly. The head of the brush should be small so that we can also clean hard-to-reach places. The bristles should be soft to gently remove plaque and not cause additional damage. It is also necessary to use interdental brushes once a day. Brushing time depends on the number of teeth, our motor skills and individual anatomy. In any case, in addition to regular and precise oral hygiene with appropriate appliances, regular check-ups at the chosen dentist, a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are also necessary.
She wrote:
Alenka Seljak, Ph.D. dent. honey
Self-pay dental clinic ORIDENT
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