Electric or Traditional Toothbrush? Your Dentist Settles The Infamous Dispute

When you walk down the oral hygiene aisle at your local department store, it can be overwhelming, especially when it’s time to get a new toothbrush. You know that electric toothbrushes can be great for your oral health, but you’re not quite sure whether they’re worth the investment. Your dentist discusses the pros and cons of each option, and which toothbrush would be best for your unique smile below.

There’s Nothing Wrong With Sticking To Tradition

The first toothbrush you ever had was probably a manual toothbrush. The simple bristles attached to a basic gripped handle made it easy to maneuver, and it did its job – if you knew how to brush properly. The main downfall of the traditional brush is that it relies on the user to know how to clean their mouth, tongue, gums, and cheeks with the correct technique. If they don’t, their oral hygiene could suffer. Also, if you have motor difficulties like arthritis, this tool could be difficult to hold and handle.

The biggest benefit of this option is that you have more control over the way it moves and cleans your mouth. This way, if you have a sore spot in your mouth, you can be sure to gently brush around that area. Not to mention, this option is more cost-effective and typically costs less than $10. It’s easy to travel with, and since there aren’t any additional parts to it, it’s simpler to use.

Optimize Your Health With Oral Hygiene Advancements

Electric toothbrushes are impressive modern oral tools that can get the most out of your allotted time for your daily oral hygiene routine. Most people tend to steer clear of this option simply because of the price point. However, nowadays, there are more cost-effective electric toothbrushes that aren’t rechargeable. Additionally, if you travel frequently, it may be a bit cumbersome to pack away and bring on your trip with you.

Electric toothbrushes brush between 6,000 and 30,000 strokes each minute, making them highly efficient and effective. For people who need a little bit more to grip onto, this option may be easier to handle. Additionally, for children and adults who are reluctant to brush, the electric toothbrush can be a more exciting option than the manual one. The bottom line is, the electric toothbrush provides your oral health with the most benefits; however, it’s best to consult your family dentist about what the best option would be for your or your children’s mouth.

No matter what you’re swayed towards, the best thing for your oral health is to brush twice each day and keep up with your routine checkups and cleanings with your dentist. Making an investment in your smile is always a good decision, so remember that when you’re debating between the two options in the oral hygiene aisle!

About the Practice

At Derek Song, DMD in Burlington, we offer our patients the knowledge and expertise of four highly trained dentists. Between them, they have collective decades of experience and offer comprehensive care. In fact, of our four professionals on staff, we have a pediatric dentist, periodontist, and multiple general dentists. No matter what brings our patients in, we have them covered with the quality treatment they deserve! For questions or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or contact 781-272-5890.