Toothbrushes?

Question

Are the statements used to sell toothbrushes real? Do the companies really get dentists to do research?

Answer 1

The differences between toothbrushes is minimal. It's really about having a good technique. I wouldn't care if you used a toilet brush as long as you did a good job.
Now, when they do these "studies", they are not really independent of the toothbrush company, and the study is structured in such a way so as to "prove" toothbrush A is better than B. Otherwise, you simply wouldn't see the results of the study. What a cynical world.
However, there is independent scientific evidence from the Cochrane Group that electric toothbrushes are "...at least as good as manual brushes..." And strangely, people subconsciously brush for longer with an electric than a manual.
Personally, I use whatever's cheap and comfortable. I don't like many of the Colgates that the reps drop off.

Answer 2

I used to be a dental assistant and I went to Dental Conventions. Just like any other trade show you will find all the state of the art equipment peddled by a lot of different companies. Yes dentists and scientists really do research to come up with the next latest and greatest for your tooth cleaning and care needs. Fascinating stuff. Of course just like any other business some things are great and some things are questionable.

The free toothbrushes that your dentist gives you at your visit are the ones that are sent to him by the box load by the manufacturers as promotional items. Dentists would be buried with them if they didn't give them away! You think it's good because your dentist gave it to you. You think he's promoting it, so it makes you go out and buy that brand.

Answer 3

Dentists do not do research. The toothbrushes that they advertise are not necessarily the best things for your teeth. The Electric kind, for the most part are too strong and that is not good. Find the toothbrush that YOU like regardless of what you see and hear on the TV. Remember they are your teeth and they must last for a long time.

I had good dental work one time, but since then it has become all about money and the work they do is minimal. Take care of your teeth and they will take care of you.

Answer 4

I am sure they do research. there are so many different ways the teeth are shaped in ones mouth and as many brushes to cover the it the best way. The toothbrushes have come a long way and are constantly being improved. Changing a brush every three months also is very good and very helpful. Hopefully using them 2-3 times a day will help keep ones teeth for a lifetime.Soon we hope it will not be necessary to drill the cavities.

Answer 5

The dentist actually purchases the toothbrushes that we give away at work. They aren't free ones sent to us, they are the ones that the dentists recommend - Oral B. And they do prefer the electric toothbrush over the manual one.

Answer 6

Does anyone know for sure unless you work for the marketing research firm who created the commercial. Dentist recommend brushing your teeth, at think most don't really care which toothbrush you use as long as you use one.

I'd ask your dentist and see what he says. I'm curious now.

Answer 7

dentists often hand out toothbrushes when doing a cleaning, and then have you come back in so many months for a check up, i bet thats when they are doing the research, however i doubt that one is really much better than another.

Answer 8

Of course, dentists are HIRED to do the research, right alongside various other scientists. They may be dentists who no longer practice or never practiced in the first place, but they need the insight of dental education and experience.

Do you think that any doctors do medical research? Of course they do.

As far as the "four out of five dentists surveryed," I don't know...

Answer 9

Yes companies really get dentists to do research, Sensodyne is one of them. If you have sensation problem in your teeth, you should try Sensodyne Gel Toothpaste. It comes in a cool blue gel, refreshing taste that leaves your mouth feeling fresh and clean. Sensodyne rapid relief toothpaste provides clinically proven rapid relief for sensitive teeth, works in 60 seconds to relieve tooth sensitivity when directly applied with a fingertip for one minute.

Answer 10

Some tooth brushes can be good like what they say about electric tooth brushes but dont listen to what they say about others they are all the same just different brands.