As Australia’s local Dentist, Pacific Smiles Dental has over 110 centres to allow convenient access to the dental services you need.
Ever since the invention of the electric toothbrush, there has been debate over whether the electric toothbrush is better at teeth cleaning than the manual toothbrush. While there are circumstances where one may be better suited for a person than the other, when it comes down to it if both types of toothbrush are used correctly, you can get very similar results.
The most important thing is to brush your teeth effectively. To achieve this it is important to:
Teeth cleaning tips and techniques:
Once finished, you should be able to run your tongue over your teeth and they should feel very smooth and clean. If there are any furry bits, brush these areas again.
Electric toothbrushes may provide additional assistance to people with a reduced dexterity. Ailments such as arthritis can make tooth cleaning more difficult. The oscillating movement of electric toothbrushes can be of marked assistance in such circumstances.
The best way to keep your toothbrush clean
Toothbrush technology
As the technological age advances, so do the weird and wacky inventions! The French have recently come up with an electric toothbrush that connects to your Smartphone via Bluetooth. Once downloaded, the app monitors your brushing time and can check whether you missed any hard to reach spots. Members of the family can compare results; kids are given points for the length of brushing time and how often they do it, encouraging them to brush regularly. Results can even be downloaded to your Dentist. We aren’t sure if this will catch on, but anything that encourages good oral hygiene is worth a try in our books!
Remember to visit your dentist every six months to have a professional teeth cleaning completed. This will ensure any issues are picked up early and help keep your mouth in top shape.
Book an appointment with your local centre, one of our caring and gently dentists can provide more advice on teeth cleaning methods.
As Australia’s local Dentist, Pacific Smiles Dental has over 110 centres to allow convenient access to the dental services you need.