Electric Toothbrush
The Sonicare Elite 9500 |
Electric
toothbrushes have advanced in recent years to where they are really
quite effective at cleaning your teeth. There are several excellent
brands on the market. One that's a
favorite with many dentists is the Sonicare toothbrush. It breaks up
the plaque with sonic vibrations, and is quite effective. Before the Sonicare came along, dentists were generally a bit cool toward
electric toothbrushes. However, studies were done that showed that
Sonicare, with its sonic vibrations, removed more plaque than manual
brushes.
Since then, other companies have developed
excellent brushes, and dentists have come to recommend them to their
patients. Recent testing seems to indicate that the Braun
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| Oral B ProfessionalCare
7000 series also cleans more effectively than manual techniques.
Other Braun Oral B models are also effective.
We hesitate to suggest that there is any
substitute for flossing, for fear of being misunderstood. There is
no adequate substitute for getting floss between your teeth. Nothing
else will clean the critical contact point between the teeth and the
very important sulcus between your tooth and the gum. But, for
someone who absolutely refuses to floss, using an excellent electric
unit such as the brands we've recommended, appears to be the
best alternative to doing the real thing. |
The Braun Oral B 7550 Professional
Care |
Should you use one of these on cosmetic dental work?
Absolutely, says Dr. Hall. As long as the bristles are soft, one of these
models could work very well for helping to maintain cosmetic dental work.
We do recommend using a gentle toothpaste such as
Supersmile whitening toothpaste, though.
An abrasive toothpaste could damage cosmetic
bonding.
Related information:
 | Read about the best ways to prevent
tooth decay. Many people have serious
misconceptions about this, and this is a case where ignorance can really
cost you. |
| People don't tend to appreciate the seriousness of gum disease until it's too late. |
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Electric Toothbrush
Dental Floss
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste for sensitive teeth
Whitening Toothpaste |
