Electric Vs. Manual Toothbrushes: What Should I Be Using?

When it comes to brushing our teeth, getting into corners and crevices is important for maintaining good oral health and keeping your teeth clean. However, the age old question remains: should I be using a manual or an electric toothbrush? We are here to outline the benefits and drawbacks of both kinds of toothbrush to help you keep your smile looking its best.

Both kinds of toothbrushes are effective at removing plaque, so if you’re ready to find out the pros and cons of both, keep on reading!



Electric Toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes are toothbrushes that are charged and rotate automatically to help the bristles get in between your teeth for a deeper clean.

Benefits

●    Effective plaque removal - Electric toothbrushes rotate and vibrate, doing a better job of getting in between your teeth and removing plaque.

●    Less physical - With automatically rotating bristles, using an electric toothbrush requires very minimal physical effort.

●    Built in timers - Built in timers will vibrate every 30 seconds and when you reach 2 minutes!

●    Less frequent replacements - You will probably have to replace an electric toothbrush far less frequently than a manual toothbrush.

●    Better oral health - Studies have found that electric toothbrushes are generally more effective at removing plaque and dentists will generally recommend using electric toothbrushes over manual ones.

Drawbacks

●    Expensive to buy and replace - Electric toothbrushes will need replacing less often, however they can be expensive to replace.

●    Travelling - Taking your charger and electric toothbrush when travelling can cause a slight inconvenience in comparison to a manual toothbrush.

Manual Toothbrushes

Manual toothbrushes are just your regular, handheld toothbrushes that can be bought in almost every supermarket, beauty store or pharmacy.

Benefits

●    Easy to find - Manual toothbrushes can be bought in a wide range of stores, and if you're in need of one in an emergency situation, they are relatively easy to come by.

●    Affordable - They are extremely cheap to buy.

Drawbacks

●    Brushing too hard - Dentists often find that manual toothbrush users actually brush too hard, causing damage to teeth.

●    Replacements - Manual toothbrushes can be pretty flimsy, and you may find yourself having to replace them relatively often.

●    Timings - You don’t have a timer with a manual toothbrush, so it is more difficult to know if you are brushing for the right amount of time.

●    Not as effective - Manual toothbrushes are not as effective at getting into crevices, gaps in teeth or removing plaque

Acorn Dental Health

Here at Acorn Dental Health, our team of dental experts are here to help you with any of your tooth related concerns. If you want to know more about improving your dental health or the services that we offer then head to our website for more! Alternatively, you can contact us today or pop into our dental clinic to speak to our team!