1. Is it recommended to use an electric toothbrush? Do electric toothbrushes have any advantages over manual toothbrushes in terms of cleaning and care?
A: Electric toothbrushes are an option for cleaning your teeth.
The effectiveness of brushing depends on: toothbrush design, brushing method, brushing frequency and brushing time duration. Studies have shown that when the last three are consistent, an electric toothbrush with rotary vibration can remove 7% more plaque and reduce gum inflammation by 17% more than a manual toothbrush, while other designs of electric toothbrushes can achieve similar results as a manual toothbrush. So electric toothbrushes are no less effective than manual toothbrushes. If you use a manual toothbrush, you can get the same cleaning effect as an electric toothbrush if you brush your teeth in strict accordance with the correct method taught by your dentist.
2.There are electric toothbrushes with rotary vibration and sonic vibration, what is the difference between the two in terms of brushing effect?
A: Electric toothbrushes with rotary vibration are more effective in removing plaque and reducing gum inflammation than electric toothbrushes with sonic vibration, but some scholars report that the latter is less abrasive to teeth.
3. Can electric toothbrushes remove plaque and tartar? Can I use electric toothbrushes for a long time to reduce the number of dental cleanings and even eliminate the need for dental cleanings?
A: An electric toothbrush can remove plaque, but it cannot remove tartar that has mineralized on the tooth surface. Healthy adults should have their teeth cleaned once every 6-12 months to remove the dead spots that are not normally cleaned, and to have an oral examination.
Posterior molar for example, it has five surfaces, simply use electric toothbrush can only clean to three surfaces, there are two teeth and teeth in close contact with the adjacent surface need to use dental floss or tooth brush to clean, simply use electric toothbrush can not replace dental cleaning.
4.Is the electric toothbrush suitable for everyone? Who is not applicable?
A: Toothbrushes need to be replaced once every three months, because the bristles will be deformed and bacteria will accumulate on the bristles. From this point of view, electric toothbrushes are more costly than manual toothbrushes, so you can choose according to your own situation.
Patients with complex orthodontic devices in the mouth can consult an orthodontist before using them, and it is not recommended to use rotary vibration type electric toothbrushes. Children under six years of age should use it with caution, preferably under parental supervision, to prevent soft tissue damage caused by children’s inability to grasp or accidental swallowing of the brush head separation or non-acceptance of vibration.
5.Is it suitable for children to use electric toothbrush? What is the difference between children’s electric toothbrush and adult electric toothbrush?
A: Children under six years old should be used with caution. I learned from the Internet that in our country, the standard of electric toothbrush has not been officially introduced, the proposed draft requires that children’s toothbrush brush head can not be replaced, mainly to prevent small parts from falling off and choking children.
Children’s toothbrushes should be small, soft bristles, brush handle easy to grip. In our country, children’s electric toothbrush bristles fine, the frequency is lower than the adult electric toothbrush.
6.Will there be any disadvantages of using electric toothbrush for a long time?
A: At present, we have not seen any literature report.
7.How to use electric toothbrush correctly?
A: Whether it is an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush, it should not be used with too much force, generally in more than 90 grams will increase the wear of the teeth. Studies have shown that whether using an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush, receiving professional oral hygiene instruction will increase the effectiveness of cleaning. The focus of plaque removal is the gum margin and tooth junction, and every tooth surface should be brushed when brushing. Also don’t forget to use dental floss or toothbrush to clean the adjacent surface of the teeth at the gap.
8, the price of electric toothbrush is relatively large, the cheapest less than a hundred dollars, the most expensive tend to be nearly two thousand dollars. Electric toothbrush is the more expensive the better? Is the quality of products less than a hundred dollars guaranteed? Do you have any buying advice?
A: Electric toothbrush is not necessarily the more expensive the better, with the previous knowledge, you can judge for yourself which one is suitable for you. At present, China does not have the standard of electric toothbrush, friends try to choose a fully credentialed business to buy.