Compared to traditional manual toothbrushes, electric toothbrushes can more effectively clean the gaps and blind spots between teeth that are prone to dirt and grime accumulation, while also caring for teeth. Therefore, they have become a popular personal care product among users in recent years. So, what are the advantages of electric toothbrushes compared to traditional toothbrushes? To summarize, there are roughly six points.
◆ Strong cleaning ability
Traditional toothbrushes are difficult to completely remove dental plaque, and improper brushing methods greatly reduce the cleaning effect of brushing. Experimental results have shown that electric toothbrushes can remove 38% more dental plaque than manual toothbrushes, and their cleaning ability has been unanimously recognized by dental experts.
◆ More convenient to use
Before taking a break or waking up in the morning, people may not have much energy and strength, so it is impossible to guarantee the timing and standardization of brushing teeth, which naturally greatly reduces the effectiveness of dental health care. Electric toothbrushes can effectively solve this problem. The automatic rotating brush head and ergonomic overall design ensure effective and convenient brushing. It's so convenient to use, brushing teeth naturally becomes easy, and it's also easy to cultivate good habits.
◆ Feels more comfortable
The incorrect way of brushing teeth often causes our gums to suffer greatly. The slight vibration generated by the high-speed rotation of an electric toothbrush not only promotes blood circulation in the mouth, but also has an unexpected massage effect on gum tissue, and this comfortable feeling can only be known after experiencing it personally.
◆ Reduce tooth damage
When using a regular toothbrush to brush teeth, the force used is controlled by the user themselves. Sometimes, excessive brushing force or incorrect sawing horizontal brushing method may be used, which can cause damage to teeth and gums. Experiments have shown that electric toothbrushes can reduce brushing force by about 60%, reduce the frequency of gingivitis and gum bleeding by 62%, and make the brushing process safer and more effective.
◆ More whitening and beautiful
Electric toothbrushes can effectively reduce tooth stains caused by drinking tea, coffee, and poor oral conditions, restoring the original color of teeth. And this adjustment is not immediately effective, but gradually carried out with daily brushing, without causing any damage to the teeth themselves.
◆ Enjoy the feeling of pleasure
This applies not only to many children who do not like brushing their teeth, but also to adults. Due to the much larger size of electric toothbrushes compared to traditional toothbrushes, there is a lot of effort to be put into their appearance. Watching a "sports car" running back and forth in front of one's mouth, brushing teeth naturally becomes a pleasure.
After understanding the advantages of the electric toothbrush mentioned above, let's talk about how to choose an ideal electric toothbrush.
Who is the magic tooth guard, rotary or sonic vibration?
According to the working principle of electric toothbrushes, there are currently two main types of electric toothbrushes on the market: rotary toothbrushes and sonic vibration toothbrushes. Generally speaking, the working principle of a rotary toothbrush mainly relies on the transmission shaft to drive the brush head to rotate in a circular motion, using friction to clean teeth. The speed of its bristles is generally around 8000 times per minute. The sound wave vibration toothbrush continuously and stably outputs kinetic energy to the top of the bristles, with a vibration frequency of up to 31000 times per minute. Combined with the vibration amplitude of the left and right 4-5mm bristles, it drives water flow and bubbles in the oral cavity to generate flow cleaning force, effectively removing dead corners such as tooth gaps.
Do you really know how to choose an electric toothbrush after all these years of buying for nothing?
Although research has found that vibrating rotary electric toothbrushes are more efficient and clean than sonic vibrating toothbrushes, vibrating rotary electric toothbrushes are more prone to tooth wear than sonic vibrating electric toothbrushes. And when the brushing force is greater than 90 grams, as the brushing force increases, the wear on the teeth increases. The vibration rotary electric toothbrush can have an average wear on the teeth 4-5 times greater than the sonic vibration electric toothbrush. Therefore, currently, sonic waves are more favored by consumers.
Maintenance methods for electric toothbrushes
When using an electric toothbrush, the following details should be noted:
1. Do not place the electric toothbrush in high temperatures or expose it to direct sunlight for a long time to prevent the bristles from deforming and bending due to high temperatures.
2. After each use of the toothbrush, it should be thoroughly washed and the water should be removed as much as possible. Place the toothbrush head facing up in a mouthwash cup or in a ventilated and sunny place to dry it and kill bacteria.
If conditions permit, it is possible to purchase 2 or 3 toothbrushes at the same time for rotation, which can prolong the drying time of the toothbrushes. This is particularly important for people with gingivitis and periodontitis.
4. Old toothbrushes with loose or curled bristles that have lost elasticity must be replaced in a timely manner, otherwise it will be detrimental to teeth and gums.
5. Toothbrushes should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected once a week.