While a manual toothbrush does an excellent job of keeping your teeth clean if you brush correctly and long enough, electric toothbrushes can amp up your brushing power. Depending on the brand, an electric toothbrush can rotate up to 30,000 strokes each minute!
Thanks to an electric toothbrush’s rotating head it can brush teeth more thoroughly than a manual brush can and effectively removes plaque along the gumline. If you’re a longtime “scrubber” who is trying to dial back brushing intensity, electric toothbrushes can be very gentle.
An electric toothbrush is also easy to use, and it does the work for you. To ensure you’re brushing long enough, some electric toothbrushes include a two-minute timer, shutting off or beeping when you’ve hit the mark.
Considering going electric? Ask us for a brand recommendation at your next visit.
