BRUSHING TWICE A DAY is important to keeping your smile healthy, but what can switching from a manual to an electric toothbrush do for your oral health routine?
Electric Toothbrushes Provide Many Benefits
While a manual toothbrush can get the job done if used properly, an electric toothbrush provides benefits that go beyond simply scrubbing your teeth.
They clean teeth more thoroughly. When we brush by hand, we average about 300 strokes per minute. Electric toothbrushes can average thousands or even tens of thousands of strokes per minute depending on what technology they employ.
They’re easier for those with dexterity issues. Certain conditions–such as arthritis, limited mobility, or involuntary tremors–can make brushing with a manual toothbrush difficult. The larger handles of electric toothbrushes can be easier to hold, while the powered toothbrush head does all the cleaning for you.
They help ensure you’re brushing properly. Many electric toothbrushes feature built-in timers and pressure sensors. These features help ensure you’re not too brushing too hard and that you brush for a full two minutes.
They clean hard to reach spots around braces. Some electric toothbrushes even have special attachments made specifically for cleaning around brackets and orthodontic appliances.
Why We Recommend An Electric Toothbrush To Our Patients
Why do you recommend an electric toothbrush to your patients? One of the most important reasons to use an electric toothbrush is that it helps you to brush for the recommended 2 minutes. Do you recommend a specific brand? Dr. Lavrisa likes the Oral B electric toothbrush because of the pressure sensor it has. The sensor lights up red to alert you when you are using too much force on your gums. What are the advantages of buying from your practice? When you buy the Oral B toothbrush bundle in our office it comes with a $20 mail in rebate that is not included when purchased from the store.
We Love Brightening Our Patients Smiles!
Electric toothbrushes aren’t just fancy gadgets—they can provide a host of significant benefits for your oral health. If you have questions about how an electric toothbrush can improve your brushing routine, call and make an appointment today! All About You Dental Care loves helping our patients achieve happy, healthy smiles.
Thank you for being part of the All About You Dental Care family.
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