Now, they're more popular than ever. But do they really make a difference in cleaning your teeth? Actually, yes: Electric toothbrushes are generally considered more effective at removing plaque and keeping teeth clean than manual toothbrushes.
A Vibrating Toothbrush Cleans More Thoroughly
Rapid vibrating bristles provide better “scrubbing” action and cover more surfaces for maximum efficiency. Vibrating brushes may also help you brush longer and smarter. Powered bristles work harder to eliminate trapped food which helps prevent plaque and tartar buildup.
Conclusion: An advanced oscillating-rotating power toothbrush produced substantial, statistically superior reductions in plaque and gingivitis via multiple outcome measures compared to a new sonic toothbrush after both four weeks and 12 weeks of tooth brushing.
A report published by the NIH found that the U-shaped electric toothbrush is not as effective as a standard electric toothbrush in removing dental plaque. So even if your child might enjoy using a U-shaped electric toothbrush, it won't help them remain free from all those dental issues you fear the most!
An ultrasonic scaler uses electromagnetic forces in the unit's hand-held “wand” to cause the tip to vibrate. In turn, these vibrations, which are faster than the speed of sound, effectively blast away all plaque and calculus stains that might be on your teeth.
The 12-week vibration training significantly reduced aortic plaque areas, serum LDL, VLDL, ox-LDL, and IGF-1 levels in the AS mice model.
Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Floss regularly. Visit your dentist routinely for a checkup and cleaning. Tell the dentist about any medical conditions you have and medications you take.
Most dentists will recommend a soft bristle toothbrush as it is the most comfortable and safest option. Depending on how vigorously you brush, softer bristles are easier on the gums, whereas hard bristle brushes can actually damage the gums, root surface and tooth enamel.
Do u-shaped toothbrushes work? AutoBrush u-shaped nylon toothbrushes are clinically proven to remove plaque 27X better than a manual toothbrush based on a study by Salus research.
Sonic brushes have an estimated 30,000 brushes per minute, compared to a maximum of 7500 rotations per minute with a standard oscillating toothbrush. This extra-fast movement in theory means more plaque removal.
Manufacturers advise that electric toothbrushes need to be replaced every three to five years. Most manufacturers offer a guarantee and allow you to return it if you're not happy with the results, but this is dependent on the company.
The winner is: sonic toothbrush.
An electric toothbrush can increase your number of brushstrokes to around 2,500 to 7,000 strokes per minute. However, the sonic toothbrush boasts a whopping 30,000 brush strokes per minute, making it an excellent choice for those with limited mobility.
Brushing for two minutes with a sonic brush gains you greater cleaning power than non-sonic brushes, even electric brushes. The high-speed rotation of sonic brush heads (sonic wave technology) also stimulates the secretion of saliva and enhance the agitation of toothpaste, water and saliva.
Sonic and rotary toothbrushes differ in the brushing technologies. Sonic electric toothbrushes produce vibrations in to and fro motions while rotary electric toothbrushes produce oscillating motions for effective cleaning. Studies prove rotary toothbrushes have better cleaning efficiency.
A sonic toothbrush may be a great investment in your oral health, as it can remove significantly more plaque from your teeth than other toothbrush options. Only you can decide whether the cost of the device is worth the benefits it provides, but we do recommend this type of toothbrush to our patients.
The big difference between sonic and ultrasonic toothbrushes is not just that the frequency of oscillation is significantly different, but rather the way they work. While sonic toothbrushes can be used with a normal toothpaste, you need a special toothpaste when using our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush.
Every toothpaste is assigned an abrasive score. Low-abrasive toothpastes and gels are best for both electric and sonic toothbrushes. While your current high abrasion toothpaste may work well with your manual toothbrush, it can prove abrasive with powered toothbrushes.
Moreover, 6 months' use of Sonicare led to actual improvement in probing attachment levels of periodontal pockets.” Here at Creekside Dental, our hygienists unanimously recommend the Sonicare over the Oral-B because we have also seen far better improvement in periodontal health when using the Sonicare.
Although toothbrushes with medium bristles have been shown to be effective at biofilm removal, the ADA recommends use of a toothbrush with soft bristles because they minimize the risk of gingival abrasion.
When it comes to Sonicare vs. Oral-B in the budget range, Sonicare wins hands down with battery life and the brush head replacement reminder. But, Oral-B holds its own with its pressure sensor slowing or stopping oscillation when you are pressing to hard.
The most effective way to remove plaque is to brush and floss daily. Brushing removes plaque from the surface of teeth, while flossing cleans the areas between teeth. You can purchase a dental hygiene kit with the same dental tools a hygienist uses to clean your teeth.
Fluoride varnish is safe and used by dentists and doctors all over the world to help prevent tooth decay in children. Only a small amount is used, and hardly any fluoride is swallowed. It is quickly applied and hardens. Then it is brushed off after 4 to 12 hours.