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Question : Why do people use an electric toothbrush as they would use a manual toothbrush?
It just seems a bit pointless having an 'electric' toothbrush. Why don't they just use a 'toothbrush'???
Thanks for responses. I understand why electric toothbrushes are used (I use one myself and find they are great). What I am really wondering is why people use an electric toothbrush but still use the same arm movements as they would with a non-electric toothbrush...
Answer:
For the same reason, when you tell somebody that a microphone will pick up thier voice fine in a normal standing position.... they continue to lean over & put their face in it.
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Question : Why is an electric toothbrush considered essential if you want to reduce tartar and gum disease?
I have read that brushing your gums and teeth too hard can reduce enable and cause your gums to recede but have been told that an electic toothbrush is essential if you want to reduce tartar and gum disease. I would think that the electric toothbrush would be considered the same as brushing your teeth too hard. Seems to contradict. Anyone?
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No, an electric toothbrush is not essential.
What is essential for preventing tartar buildup and gum disease is to keep plaque off your teeth.
Sticky white plaque is a soft mass of germs stuck on your teeth, and it takes about 12 hours for it to turn crusty into tartar from the calcium bicarbonate in your saliva. So the trick is to brush off the plaque before it has a chance to turn crusty.
That means you should brush your teeth, tongue and gums thoroughly after each meal, and before going to sleep, using a soft-bristle toothbrush. Floss every night, eat less sugary foods, have regular checkups every 6 months to have a dentist or hygienist pick off any tartar that accumulated.
If you use a manual toothbrush properly, it should not cause gum recession.
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Question : do you use a electric toothbrush and what do you think of them ?
i use a braun oral b professional care 7000 its great my battery is dying though so migh replace it with oral b triumph. my teeth feel dirty if i brush by hand, couldn't do without a electric toothbrush.
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Everytime i brush my teeth i use an electric one then floss.
It's what my dentist recommended.
Braun are the best!
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Question : How useful is using the power tip with the oral b electric toothbrush?
I floss and brush regularly, but my dental hygenist regularly hands me the tiny internal brushes. I find them hard to use on the inside (gum side) of the teeth.
I noticed that the oral b electric toothbrushes come with a powertip. I wonder if using it is useful in addition to the flossing and brushing.
Answer:
its ok
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Question : Is it ok to use a strong electric toothbrush after wisdom tooth removal?
I have a pretty strong electric toothbrush (it's Oral-B Professional Care Triumph). Is it too strong to use after wisdom teeth removal?
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Stay away from the extraction site for about 5-7 days with any kind of instrument. You could tear the stitches and/or knock out the blood clot which could lead to dry socket which is very very painful. Also avoid carbonated drinks, swishing liquid in your mouth, mouthwash,smoking, and sucking on straws. You can rinse very gently with warm water.
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Question : What is the point of a plug-in electric toothbrush??
Surely, you`re not supposed to have electric plug sockets in the bathroom so, what`s the point of charging your toothbrush in another room????!!!!LOL
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Its cheaper than a vibrator!!!
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Question : Can an electric toothbrush wear down enamel?
From what I hear, gentle brushing is always encouraged , yet with electric toothbrushes I noticed that the bristles are not that soft. It got me wondering that the thousands of rotations per minute could cause even more wearing down of the enamel. I brush my teeth around 6 times a day, and I'm worried.
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I think it's the brushing 6 times a day that you should be worried about.
Yes, gentle brushing is best and a soft bristled brush is best. There is no "standard" between toothbrush companies when it comes to what "soft" is. Find a brand that works for you.
Electric toothbrushes should be applied with minimal pressure... basically just allowing the bristles to touch the teeth/gums.
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Question : How do i use my electric toothbrush?
I bought one of them electric toothbrushes & i kind of need to know how to use them.. you know with the normal non vibrating standard toothbrushes you have to move it around in circles yourself on your teeth? well since an electric toothbrush does that it self do i still need to move it around in circles on my teeth when brushing? or just move it around on my teeth & let the bristles do its job when they are spinning & turning? how do/should i use it please?!
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yes
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Question : Which kids electric toothbrush to use?
I am looking for a kids electric toothbrush for my 7 & 8 yr old girls and I'm not sure which one to buy. They tried one of the adult ones and didn't like it because it vibrated too much and made their nose itch from all the buzzing. I want them to do a more thorough job brushing and think an electric brush may help. Please recommend a kids brush that does not have a lot of vibrations.
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Oral B makes some very inexpensive battery powered brushes called Kids Stages starting at about $4. Your child may prefer a rotary brush head which is on the Oral B Advance Power Toothbrush for about $15. My own preference is the Sonicare Extreme e3000 which is about $25. You can get compact brush heads to fit all the Sonicare models and are preferred by children. All of these are battery operated which is why they are inexpensive.
Both companies have higher-end models with rechargeable batteries. Along with the higher prices are more functions and the ability to change the speeds so it doesn't vibrate as much. You will have to determine what your price point is for your children. Links to all are provided below.
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Question : Has anyone ever injured their gums and caused recession with an electric toothbrush?
I bought the Oral-B triumph and all of a sudden experienced irritation at my lower front teeth, and gum recession. I switched to Sonicare and it seems gentler and I haven't had any problems. Anyone else have a similar problem with electric toothbrushes?
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I'm a dentist.
Generally, dentists and hygienists recommend electric brushes to patients specifically because they are more gentle on the teeth and gums.
Sonicare is an excellent toothbrush. I use it myself and recommend it to my patients (whenever I talk about toothbrushes, that is). Oral-B has a longstanding history of making dental products, and it is very unlikely that they would manufacture a product that wasn't similarly gentle to the gums. You may have been using it wrong.
In either case, as long as you're happy with the Sonicare, stick with it.
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