Most of us used to use regular manual toothbrushes, but now the situation has changed and many people use an electric toothbrush. The differences between these two types of toothbrushes are big, but which one is better? We explain which toothbrush to choose if we want to take proper care of our oral hygiene.
Manual or electric toothbrush? Which one to choose to best take care of your teeth?
Researchers from San Francisco observed people who brushed their teeth for 12 weeks. One group used a regular toothbrush, the other an electric one. What conclusions did they reach? It turned out that the researchers did not observe any significant differences in tooth cleaning. Both types were great at removing plaque, but the electric toothbrush reached nooks and crannies and hard-to-reach places much better. — The most important role is not played by the toothbrush itself, but by an integrated method of maintaining proper oral hygiene – doctor. stom. Wioletta Bereziewicz reminds us that replacing toothbrushes regularly, i.e. at least every 3 months, plays an important role in dental care.
A toothbrush is not everything. Paste plays an equally important role
Dentist Agnieszka Juśkiewicz from Medicover Stomatologia Łódź Pomorska said that there is nothing stopping you from using both a manual and an electric toothbrush. It also reminds us that to keep our teeth in good condition, it is not enough to choose the right toothbrush. The paste we use plays an important role. — Removing dental plaque is not the only aspect of brushing, because it is important to neutralize pH, provide fluoride to the enamel and reduce the number of carious bacteria. This all happens thanks to the toothpaste that we spread with a toothbrush, he says. The right toothpaste should contain fluoride and hydroxyapatite. Experts also pay attention to regular flossing.
Source: Gazeta
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