High-Tech Toothbrushes: Is it Worth Going Electric?
The verdict is in: electric toothbrushes are here to stay, and they mean business for your teeth! By now, you've probably seen them on the shelves, on TV or in magazines. Dentists endorse them, and most are ADA-approved - but if you swear by your manual toothbrush, these benefits just might convince you otherwise. The Pros of Using An Electric Toothbrush Making the switch from a manual to an electric toothbrush doesn't change the amount of time it takes to thoroughly brush your teeth (approximately 2 minutes), nor should it alter your brushing techniques, but this is where the similarities end. Some of the biggest advantages of electric toothbrushes over traditional toothbrushes are: 1. Effortless brushing. Because a motor oscillates and rotates the brushes for you, it requires less energy to brush your teeth. Many even find the rounded handle of electric toothbrushes to be easier to hold, and with less force required, brushing can still be done thoroughly without u...