Manual Vs Electric Toothbrushes

Brushing your teeth is an essential part of the day in order to keep your teeth healthy, and how often you brush and the effectiveness of your technique are two of the most important factors to keep plaque at bay.

The next question that comes along is whether an electric toothbrush is better for the job than your regular manual toothbrush? Is it worth making the switch?

If used correctly, the electric toothbrush can enable you to improve your brushing results, removing 11% more plaque than a manual and reducing gum problems.

This is due to the electric toothbrush being powered to do all of the work, all you have to do is position it on the tooth at a 45 degree angle and leave it for a few seconds before moving swiftly onto the next tooth – no more scrubbing! They also feature a number of the following things:

1. Numerous brushing modes
2. Pressure sensors
3. Timers
4. Oscillating-rotating or sonic technology (depending on the brand)

Here at Bank House Dental Centre, not only do we stock electric toothbrushes we also have a demonstration electric toothbrush so we are able to allow you to try before you buy! We are sure you will be able to feel the benefit, so if you are on the fence and would like to try the demo brush at your next appointment then please feel free to mention it when booking. Our hygienist will be able to show you how effective they came be.