electric toothbrush

In various topics, we examined the necessity of oral and dental hygiene. The most important reason for the necessity of oral and dental hygiene is to maintain the health of the mouth and especially the teeth. One of the ways to maintain oral hygiene is to use an electric toothbrush. In this article, we will examine the electric toothbrush and ways to avoid it.

Electric toothbrush

In general, electric toothbrushes are not superior to manual ones. Except that it works better in cleaning the interdental areas and the border between the gums of the teeth. In general, in the first days when an electric toothbrush is used, the amount of microbial plaque on the surface of the teeth is removed more and we will have more control over oral hygiene. Of course, this feature is related to our enthusiasm for using this new device and brushing more and more regularly with it, rather than the greater efficiency of the electric toothbrush.

Who should use an electric toothbrush?

Using this toothbrush helps people who are lazy and negligent in brushing their teeth to control their oral health.

People who have Parkinson’s and do not have full control over their movements while brushing their teeth.
People with mental or physical disabilities.
Hospitalized patients.
Those who are undergoing orthodontic surgery have fixed wires and brackets on their teeth.
Children have a lot of enthusiasm to use this type of toothbrush and they can be encouraged to observe oral and dental hygiene.

How does an electric toothbrush work?

All electric toothbrushes rely on mechanical contact between the bristles and the teeth to remove plaque. Adding low-frequency sound energy creates dynamic movement of the liquid, and therefore the cleaning action of this toothbrush takes place slightly away from the tip of its fibers. Also, the vibrations produced disrupt the attachment of bacteria to the dental surfaces.

Brush maintenance guide

Rinse the toothbrush thoroughly

After each brushing, wash it thoroughly and remove the remaining toothpaste and food particles from the sides of its fibers.

Store the toothbrush in a dry environment

Do not store the toothbrush in the bathroom or anywhere where the air is humid; because the fibers of the toothbrush become soft and lose their elasticity. Also, germs accumulate on the surface of the water on the toothbrush.

Put the toothbrush in the cap

Placing the toothbrush in the cap helps prevent dust and environmental pollution from sitting on the surface of the toothbrush. Do not put a wet toothbrush in the cap because bacteria and fungi grow faster in a moist environment.