Although some studies show that people who are skilled at using an electric brush can remove more plaque than those who use manual brushes, Thomas Wolf of the Association of German Dentists is of the opinion that the difference is not so great that dentists would recommend only electric ones.
"No one can move their hand 30.000 times per minute, at the speed at which an electric toothbrush vibrates, but that does not mean that such brushes are always a better choice than manual ones," the German dentist points out.
He explains that mechanical removal of tartar is the most important, and adds that it really comes down to how well someone uses their toothbrush, whether it's electric or not.
"The most important thing is to clean all the teeth from all sides, and it is not out of the question to rub the tongue with a brush a few times," concludes Wolf.
An effective brushing technique implies that the brush should be held at an angle of 45 degrees, half on the gums, half on the tooth, and follow tooth by tooth with circular movements with light pressure.
However, care should be taken that the bristles of the brush are as soft as possible and the head of the brush is small enough to be able to reach the back teeth from the back.
An electric toothbrush is recommended for all patients who do not have the patience for "long-lasting" brushing and for whom washing the back teeth is difficult due to their distant position in the mouth.
The advantage of the electric brush is also the "oral shower" that cleans the interdental spaces very effectively, and its disadvantage is the high price, reports Fena.
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