Electronic Toothbrushes

Most people today would like to have naturally white teeth and healthy gums and in order to achieve this; dentists often recommend the use of electronic toothbrushes over manual toothbrushes. Electronic toothbrushes are proven to be more effective than manual ones in significantly eliminating disease-causing plaque which usually gets lodged between teeth. Apart from cosmetic reasons, good oral health is also considered an indication of the overall health of your body and dentists advise daily brushing and flossing as mandatory in order to achieve and maintain good oral hygiene.

The accumulation of plaque and odor causing bacteria between gums and teeth often irritates gum tissue and leads to inflamed and sore gums which tend to bleed at the time of brushing. Inflamed and sore gums are caused by gingivitis which if left untreated leads to periodontal disease. Periodontal disease adversely affects the tissues and bone that support the teeth and eventually causes the teeth to fall out. In order to prevent this from happening, dentists stress on correct brushing and everyday flossing.

Manual brushing if not done properly can often be abrasive and can cause the inflamed gums to bleed in order to prevent this dentists nowadays suggest the use of electronic toothbrushes which are powerful enough to remove hidden plaque from hard-to-reach ,high-risk areas but are gentle on gums and sensitive teeth.

Electronic toothbrushes are of two types, battery operated and rechargeable and though the battery operated ones are easily portable, the rechargeable ones seem to be more effective and often come equipped with several interactive features which help you brush for the dentist recommended two minutes which is essential in the maintenance of good oral hygiene.

The most popular electronic toothbrushes that are available in the market today are made by companies like Oral B and Philips. They both have a variety of models which are equipped with pulsating and oscillating brush heads which effectively dislodge plaque from the gum line and also brighten and whiten teeth by eliminating stains caused by tea and coffee.

The electronic toothbrushes made by Philips are sold under the brand name Sonicare and are available in two ranges the Flexcare and the Elite range. The Sonicare Elite is available in three series the Sonicare Elite e9000 series with Custom Care System, the e7000 series with several luxury features, and the standard e5000 series. The Flexcare range features a lighter brush and some models in this comes equipped with an UV sanitizer which is useful for eliminating bacteria lodged on the brush head.

Oral B similarly has its Oral B professional care series of electronic toothbrushes which features a patented 3D brushing technology which has 40,000 pulsating movements and 8,800 oscillating rotations per minute, a pro white polishing head for whitening, an Interdental Cleaner and Tongue Freshener. Its other ranges are the Oral B Triumph with Smart Guide, The Oral B Vitality series, The Oral B Sonic Complete and the Oral B Cross Action Power and the Action Power series.