Manual Vs Electric Vs Sonic Toothbrushes

1. Manual Vs Electric Vs Sonic Manual Vs Electric Vs Sonic Toothbrushes Toothbrushes Without going into a dry boring history lesson about the Without going into a dry boring history lesson about the evolution of toothbrushes the recent changes in evolution of toothbrushes the recent changes in technology have made the humble brush a force to be technology have made the humble brush a force to be reckoned with against the battle with dental plaque. reckoned with against the battle with dental plaque. Today we have three kinds of brushes: Today we have three kinds of brushes: Manual Toothbrush A good technique and improved bristle design mean that these brushes are excellent at cleaning all surfaces of our teeth. But in the end, they can only clean the tooth surface if it has actually been touched by the bristle. Electric Toothbrushes As the brush head is moving faster, more damage can be done if too much pressure is applied. I always describe the technique as if you are trying to “tickle” the teeth rather than scrub them. Sonic Toothbrushes These are electric toothbrushes on steroids. They vibrate up to 40,000 strokes per minute and according to some of the manufacturers do a better job cleaning because they clean areas the bristles don’t touch. Check out our article on different types of toothbrushes and what toothbrush suits you best.