Do you always seem to have tartar and bleeding gums despite your best effort at brushing? It may be time for you to look into getting an electric toothbrush. Healthy Smiles Family Dental treats patients with all kinds of needs. We’re happy to guide our struggling patients toward hygiene products that might improve their oral health.
The old model manual toothbrushes are highly effective at preventing tooth decay when they are used correctly. They need to be used twice a day for two minutes at a time, and the patient needs to pay enough attention to cover every tooth surface. Electric toothbrushes are particularly useful for people with physical disabilities or difficulty focusing. They make tens of thousands of brushstrokes per minute, contrasting with the dozens made by manual toothbrushes, and can be used more quickly and with fewer hand motions.
Electric toothbrushes could create a risk of overbrushing, but many of them now come with smartphone apps to prevent that. A user would not only be notified if they have dwelled on one area too long, but also on whether they’ve missed a spot. Apps for children teach them good brushing habits at an age when they are particularly vulnerable to tooth decay. Although plenty of people get along fine without electric toothbrushes, people with oral hygiene challenges who can afford to make the switch might find them less demanding.
Drs. Na Xu and Mark Thomas operate Healthy Smiles Family Dental at 2601 25th St SE #400, Salem, Oregon, 97302. Visit My Family Dentist Salem or call 503-385-1185.
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