my teeth feel clean after using my toothbrush i'm not unhappy, just wonder if the more expensive one actually do a better job as they move a million different ways and vibrate faster etc etc. will my teeth be cleaner or whiter? more money better brush or more money just means more moeny spent on marketing?
2007-09-18 07:13:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Flossing is all you need to do! Screw those expensive toothbrushes!
2007-09-18 07:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My father-in-law is a dentist and I asked him a lot of questions. He said that electric toothbrushes are actually better if used properly, you have to brush the gum-line as well. Hard bristle are bad, so choose the soft bristle type. A water pik is good, but it does not replace flossing, so make sure to floss twice a day. As for alcohol in mouthwash, it does not have any detrimental effect especially since you usually spit it out and then rinse. Peanut butter and any food can be bad on your teeth if you don't brush and floss twice a day, but otherwise no food really causes any problems.
2016-05-17 21:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I've been in dentistry for over 25 years and the answer is NO. As long as the brush head has the proper angle and brissles that reach all areas of the tooth then it is fine. The very expensive ones are not necessarily the best ones. In fact, I have tried several I did not like because they seemed over rated. If you are getting good results have healthy gums and teeth then why change? If it works for you, then keep up the good work!!! M ps don't forget to floss.
2007-09-18 07:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by Marie D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
naw they don't work any better just cost more money. something that works really good is the new dental floss that has toothpaste right on it gets up in there and cleans things out really nice. I had all kinds of brushes over the years, water pik, fancy shamcy expensive ones and I just get the cheapie battery dollar store brushes now they do the same exact thing!
2007-09-18 07:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by classeequeen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist told me that if I did not floss, the expensive electric toothbrushes were the next best thing. I still have not bought one though. I just don't have the money to buy one with.
2007-09-18 09:22:37 · answer #5 · answered by blackskittles8238 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get the same results with a regular toothbrush or a cheapy electric or a expensive electric one. It just depends on how much you want to spend.
2007-09-18 07:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what is the state of dental hygeine? pl be careful after brushing electronically, gently message your gums manually also. with lukewarm saline water do some gargling as well to get better results.
2007-09-18 07:23:47 · answer #7 · answered by jeevarathinam d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Sonicare and I love it. It was recommended by my dentist and I feel like I just left the dentist after I use it!
2007-09-18 07:24:22 · answer #8 · answered by kimberly M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
ARE MORE EXPENSIVE ONES BETER THAN CHEAPER ONES.
ANSWER= NO
ARE THEY BETTER THAN MANUAL?
ANSWER = YES.
WHY?
BECAUSE THE BRISTLES MOVE MUCH FASTER AND REMOVE MORE PLAQUE.
2007-09-18 08:12:50 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋