I have one of those crest spin brush things, but it doesn't seem to be doing a much better job! I'm also wasting a lot of $ on batteries!
2006-06-13 15:52:36 · 8 answers · asked by sophiensamsmom 4 in Health ➔ Dental
Does an electric toothbrush really clean your teeth better than a manual toothbrush? Many dental experts say "no," maintaining that if you brush for two minutes at least twice a day, floss, and visit your dentist regularly, manual brushes and electric toothbrushes are equally effective. Some dentists note, however, that they've seen improvement in periodontal disease after patients started using an electric toothbrush.
The best reviews compare electric toothbrushes not only with other electric brushes, but also with manual brushing. Consumer Reports magazine does the best electric toothbrush testing in the U.S., enlisting testers who normally brush manually. Although not all tested toothbrushes are available in the U.S., Australia's Choice Magazine and England's Which? Magazine also compare electric toothbrushes with a test methodology equal to that of Consumer Reports. We found more scientific data at the Web site of the American Dental Association and The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
The problem with any kind of toothbrush is that most of us just aren't very dentally self-disciplined. A number of articles we came across in our research say that most Americans brush for only 30 to 60 seconds, which is half the time recommended by dentists, and not nearly long enough to enable the fluoride in toothpaste to work properly. Reviews say the best electric toothbrushes come with a two-minute timer and are able to reach hard-to-clean areas better than most of us tend to do with a manual brush, making them a worthy addition to your collection of dental-hygiene products.
2006-06-13 15:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by gpwarren98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist said the "right" way to brush is in small circles, and that the automatic brushes that spin in circles are the best to use.
2006-06-13 23:00:50 · answer #2 · answered by Lo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used both. I don't see the difference. I think it's more for the lazy who can't move their toothbrush back and forth like normal people.
2006-06-13 22:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by Milo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's more affective. I don't like those things though because i have to hit a spot on my tooth that the spinny things don't hit
2006-06-15 18:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by lilblondiy03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom and sister swear by them, they say not using it is like not brushing
2006-06-13 22:56:18 · answer #5 · answered by girl_in_vernon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because you will hit every tooth
2006-06-13 22:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Lorraine W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what you feel
2006-06-13 22:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by Doc H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no more affective
2006-06-13 22:55:22 · answer #8 · answered by Paige 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋