Are manual toothbrushes OK?

Could Your Toothbrush Be Making You Sick? Probably not. Regardless of how many bacteria live in your mouth, or have gotten in there via your toothbrush, your body's natural defenses make it highly unlikely that you're going to catch an infection simply from brushing your teeth.

Is my Electric Toothbrush making me sick?

One type of toothpaste we don't recommend: toothpaste containing clay or other “natural” abrasives. These products are often too abrasive and can strip teeth of enamel. If you're interested in a green or natural toothpaste, definitely consult with your dentist to find one that won't cause more harm than good.

What should I look for when buying an electric toothbrush?

You will need fluoridated toothpaste, and the brush itself. I usually recommend Oral b 2000. It moves just as fast as the top of the range brush, it just doesn't have as many features.

What toothpaste do dentists not recommend?

The American Dental Association (ADA) has stated that both electric and manual toothbrushes remove plaque and bacteria from teeth, as long as you use a proper brushing technique. In fact, they've said that the technique is more important than the tool.

What kind of toothpaste do you use with an electric toothbrush?

“The novel O-R electric toothbrush with micro-vibrations (Oral-b's best brushing action) provided greater plaque and gingivitis reductions than the marketed premium sonic (Sonicare) toothbrush over 8 weeks.”

What is the best toothbrush in the world?

Sonicare also helps reduce the chances of damaging your gums (a cause of gum recession ), it helps ensure that you are brushing for the necessary two minutes with a built-in timer, and can remove biofilm (aka bad bacteria that leads to gum disease ) way better than a manual toothbrush.

Do doctors recommend electric toothbrush?

Oral-B Triumph was significantly more effective in plaque removal than Sonicare (P < 0.0001). Compared to Sonicare FlexCare, the adjusted mean plaque reduction scores for Oral-B Triumph were 21%, 23% and 22% greater for whole mouth, marginal and interproximal areas, respectively.

Is Oral-B or Sonicare better for gingivitis?

The average life span of an electric toothbrush is 3-5 years. Some companies will offer a 60 day money back guarantee, if you're not satisfied with the product within 60 days, you can return it and get your money back.

Is Sonicare good for gum disease?

How to choose an electric toothbrush really comes down to one factor: likability. The best toothbrush for you is the one you're most likely to use. If you like your toothbrush, you're more likely to brush for the full, recommended time of two minutes and clean all the tooth surfaces as dental professionals recommend.

Does Sonicare or Oral-B remove more plaque?

If the hygienist says there is hardly any plaque on your teeth then that means your brushing technique is good and you probably don't need an electronic toothbrush. If the hygienist tells you have a lot of plaque then you might want to switch to an electric toothbrush or 'brush-up' on your tooth brushing skills.