Any Difference

Any Difference
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jaytok2000
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Apr 4, 2006, 12:06 PM

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Hi Everyone,

I have heard conflicting information on whether or not an electric toothbrush is better than a manual. Anyone have any insight into this? And if an electric toothbrush is better, is there a particular one that works best? Is it determined by price (pay more= better quality)?

Thanks for your help-
Jason T.

smithn
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Apr 5, 2006, 6:38 AM

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I wouldn't think that the type of toothbrush would matter as much as your brushing technique. If you brush your teeth thoroughly and properly, then that's what matters most.

IrishSODell
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Apr 6, 2006, 10:44 AM

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It doesn't make much of a difference- if you have proper brushing techniques, there is only a small percentage change in plaque removal in using an electric toothbrush.

That said, a lot of people rush through their brushing, myself included. My dentist recommended that I purchase an electric toothbrush with a 2 minute timer with oscillating heads. There are a few companies which make inexpensive products like this. I personsally use the TwinSpin from Orawave, but my wife really likes the Oral-B brush. They are about $8, not expensive at all. It definitely makes me pay more attention to what I am doing when I am brushing!
-Shawn

admin
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Apr 13, 2006, 6:59 PM

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I tend to brush too long. My wife laughs sometimes because it can go over 4 or five minutes. I wonder if brushing your teeth for too long has any long-term effects.

I do agree that brushing technique and flossing should cover it, unless you are just born with bad dental genes. Unsure

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smithn
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Apr 13, 2006, 8:22 PM

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Four or Five minutes is too long. You risk damaging the enamel on your teeth. As said here, two minutes is good.

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