Battery operated electric toothbrushes came on the market a few years ago. They were a great improvement over ones previously used. They eliminated the need to spend a certain amount of time each day brushing one's teeth with an up and down motion by integrating dental technology into a brushing system that would be effective at home.
When choosing a toothbrush two things are desired, one that will clean the teeth and leave a pleasant taste in the mouth. The question of what type to get depends, of course, on one's individual taste. Some prefer the plain old toothbrush with no added features while others prefer one that will perform independent action by just moving it over the surface of the teeth.
Anthropologists have found that even in ancient times man suffered from bad teeth. This has continued to the present day. Fortunately, through education, people have been taught that it is possible to keep their teeth for most, if not all, of their lives. To be able to do this they must practice oral hygiene and brush their teeth regularly. Thanks to the invention of toothbrushes, plain and electric, as well as public education, this has been something that has been easily integrated into even hectic lifestyles.
In searching for a toothbrush one will see many models and designs. One of the things that has been very helpful are the models with several differently shaped heads. These heads are interchangeable and perform various functions to clean the teeth. Sometimes there are too many choices, however, so doing a little research in advance is often the best recommendation.
Although there are arguments that the electric or battery toothbrush is not any different from the manual one, no one can argue that the advantage of owning an electrical toothbrush is its ability to reach into deeper places between the teeth than the old manual one did. Being able to do this keeps more plaque from forming on the teeth and, therefore, eliminates the need for more frequent dentist visits for cleaning.
It has been agreed among professionals that a person should brush their teeth a minimum of 2 minutes twice daily. In brushing all areas of the top and bottom, teeth should be covered thoroughly especially behind the back molars. It is also helpful if dental floss is used to remove any food lodged between the teeth before brushing.
Some toothbrush companies have developed a visual screen that shows when the brushing time is up. Many doubt that this has had any extra advantage to brushing one's teeth correctly. Several advance electric toothbrushes have two timers. One buzzes several times until the two minute time is reached. This has been developed to remind the user that they need to brush their teeth a minimum of two minutes.
The buildup of plaque under the gums causes bleeding and a great deal of pain. When the mouth gets in this condition the patient has to have what is called 'deep cleaning'. This means that the technician must go under the gums to scrape out the plaque. This is not a pleasant experience. With electric toothbrushes, or other types of brushes, but this problem can be avoided if careful brushing is done daily. - 29879
When choosing a toothbrush two things are desired, one that will clean the teeth and leave a pleasant taste in the mouth. The question of what type to get depends, of course, on one's individual taste. Some prefer the plain old toothbrush with no added features while others prefer one that will perform independent action by just moving it over the surface of the teeth.
Anthropologists have found that even in ancient times man suffered from bad teeth. This has continued to the present day. Fortunately, through education, people have been taught that it is possible to keep their teeth for most, if not all, of their lives. To be able to do this they must practice oral hygiene and brush their teeth regularly. Thanks to the invention of toothbrushes, plain and electric, as well as public education, this has been something that has been easily integrated into even hectic lifestyles.
In searching for a toothbrush one will see many models and designs. One of the things that has been very helpful are the models with several differently shaped heads. These heads are interchangeable and perform various functions to clean the teeth. Sometimes there are too many choices, however, so doing a little research in advance is often the best recommendation.
Although there are arguments that the electric or battery toothbrush is not any different from the manual one, no one can argue that the advantage of owning an electrical toothbrush is its ability to reach into deeper places between the teeth than the old manual one did. Being able to do this keeps more plaque from forming on the teeth and, therefore, eliminates the need for more frequent dentist visits for cleaning.
It has been agreed among professionals that a person should brush their teeth a minimum of 2 minutes twice daily. In brushing all areas of the top and bottom, teeth should be covered thoroughly especially behind the back molars. It is also helpful if dental floss is used to remove any food lodged between the teeth before brushing.
Some toothbrush companies have developed a visual screen that shows when the brushing time is up. Many doubt that this has had any extra advantage to brushing one's teeth correctly. Several advance electric toothbrushes have two timers. One buzzes several times until the two minute time is reached. This has been developed to remind the user that they need to brush their teeth a minimum of two minutes.
The buildup of plaque under the gums causes bleeding and a great deal of pain. When the mouth gets in this condition the patient has to have what is called 'deep cleaning'. This means that the technician must go under the gums to scrape out the plaque. This is not a pleasant experience. With electric toothbrushes, or other types of brushes, but this problem can be avoided if careful brushing is done daily. - 29879
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There is just something about those electric toothbrushes. The electric toothbrush we use each night gets in between those hard to reach places. It definitely helps keep good oral hygiene.
