What’s The Best Electric and Manual Toothbrush?

 

With the variety of products presented to us on a daily basis, it can be overwhelming to have to compare brands for all the essentials in your life. Well, with this quick read hopefully, we can help lighten the load when it comes to selecting your oral hygiene companion. Continue on to find out what manual and automatic toothbrush brands we recommend!

 

Selecting a Toothbrush

To help with your search for a toothbrush, the American Dental Association has a list of manual and electric toothbrushes that have received the ADA Seal of Acceptance. This means that the toothbrush is safe to use as well as effective at removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.

Whether you choose to use a manual or electric toothbrush it is important to select a soft bristle brush. This helps limit the risk of harming your gums while brushing.

Manual Toothbrush Recommendation

When selecting a manual toothbrush, it is important to select one with soft multi-layered or angled bristles. Studies show that manual toothbrushes with angled or multi-level bristles provide a better experience, as they can reach hard-to-clean spaces which traditional flat trimmed bristles can not. Additionally it is important to not fall into widespread myths about manual toothbrushes. Hard/metal bristles and charcoal toothbrushes are not recommended by dental professionals and can cause harm to the oral cavity. The Radius Toothbrush is a manual toothbrush brand that meets the criteria mentioned above and would be a great addition to your shopping cart!

Radius Toothbrush

 This brand of manual toothbrush has a wide brush head that helps to distribute the force over a larger area while brushing. The vegetable nylon bristles come in both a “soft” and “super soft” option; this helps individuals who experience gum recession or bleeding during brushing. The Radius brand provides products for adults and children; they even have a travel toothbrush for packing convenience. Finally, this toothbrush brand helps prevent waste by providing a reusable handle and replacement heads.

Electric Toothbrush Recommendation

 When compared to a manual toothbrush, the electric brush is a more expensive but long-term purchase. In addition to having the ADA Seal of Acceptance, it is important to look for an oscillating brush with soft bristles. This combination provides the best cleaning while also protecting your teeth. The Oral-B Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush and Sonicare Diamondclean 9300 SmartBrush meets the criteria mentioned above and would be a great purchase!

Oral-B Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

 This electric toothbrush provides all the valuable features at a more economical price point. The Oral-B Pro toothbrush is easy to use and comes equipped with a quadrant timer and pressure sensor that provide guidance with effective signals to ensure each of your teeth gets the proper care. The pressure sensor stops the pulsing of the toothbrush to prevent damage to the gums and assists with developing good hygiene habits for the future. Finally, this brush comes with a charging cable and a 2-week long battery life before recharging is necessary.

Sonicare Diamondclean 9300 SmartBrush

 This electric toothbrush has an abundance of important features that can help enhance your morning routine. The Sonicare toothbrush has 5 different brushing modes (Clean, White, Polish, Gum Care, Sensitive) that can provide individualized care depending on your oral hygiene needs. This electric toothbrush has a built-in timer that ensures proper time spent on each tooth. Switching to an electric toothbrush can be a major change, so the Diamondclean SmartBrush has an “Easy-Start” setting that will gradually increase the motor power over 14 brushing sessions. Additionally, this toothbrush has a 3-week long battery life before recharging is required and for convenience the brush can be charged while stored in the travel case.

 

Regardless of whether you use an electric or manual toothbrush, it is important to maintain a good oral hygiene routine. This includes brushing for two minutes twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing once a day. Additionally, your toothbrush head should be replaced every 3-4 months or whenever the bristles are visibly frayed.

If you have any more questions about selecting a toothbrush, schedule an appointment and we can help find a product that is perfect for you!