Which Type of Toothbrush should I be using? – Part two

 With all the variety in the market, have you ever wondered, which toothbrush should I be using?
Manual toothbrushes offer the convenience of affordable pricing and the elimination of a battery source that electric toothbrushes need to work.  They may come with polished, crisscrossed, extra-long, multi-level bristles, or cupped-bristles for whitening benefits.  Among all of the different kinds of manual toothbrushes, they all require one to brush with proper technique for a minimum of two minutes to achieve proper removal of the daily buildup of plaque.
Electric toothbrushes offer many high-end technology and features compared to manual toothbrushes.  Some features even help patients achieve better brushing habits and teeth cleaning.  An electric toothbrush can feature numerous brushing modes even ones that specialize for sensitive teeth, pressure sensors to signal when one is brushing too hard, timers to help you keep track and guide one to brush two-minutes minimally, and multiple brush head compatibility so one can choose which kind of bristle design one prefers or as directed by their dentist.  Oral-B and Sonicare are the two most popular rechargeable electric toothbrushes.  Oral-B offers an oscillating round head that is convenient for hard to reach areas in the mouth.  Sonicare offers patented sonic brush strokes to clean teeth.  Both remove plaque efficiently and come with a timer to aide in the two-minute minimum required to achieve optimum cleanliness.  Because of the additional features offered, rechargeable electric toothbrushes are more expensive and require a monetary investment.
Manual toothbrushes are good and very effective when one can brush with the proper technique and for a minimum of two minutes and equally in all areas of the teeth.   Most electric toothbrushes offer a two-minute audible and vibration timer ensuring adequate brush time and have additional plaque removing features unique to each system giving a patient a very efficient, and consistent good cleaning every time.
The choice between a manual or electric toothbrush should be discussed between your dentists in order to achieve the best oral hygiene system tailored for you.
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