Which toothbrush is really better - Manual or Electric? - Ogden Dentist

As long as you clean your teeth, an electric toothbrush versus a manual toothbrush, there's no difference. Someone can improperly use an electric toothbrush and do a worse job than if they properly use a manual toothbrush. It has to do with how you use it. There are definite benefits to an electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have pressure sensors. Some of them have sensors that tell you when you're brushing too hard. Some of them have timers that tell you when you've spent too long in a particular area. The toothbrushes move, and so the agitation of the toothbrush, the speed at which the toothbrush moves is faster than you can reproduce with your hands. That can be good and bad. There is definitely a problem with over brushing. It's all in the technique of the person. I personally use an electric toothbrush. I have my spouse use an electric toothbrush and I do suggest them for people, just because the chances of misusing a electric toothbrush are much less than a manual one, but no matter what you have, you can get your teeth clean just the same.
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Dr. Jim Ellis, DDS
1220 33rd Street Suite C, Ogden, UT 84403
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[riod]

lol i will never go back to manual toothbrush, there is a difference. The average person’s hand does not move very quickly while brushing. Even at top speed, a hand cannot move fast enough to compare to the speed of an electric toothbrush. The bristles of an electric toothbrush swirl rapidly over the teeth, sweeping away more plaque and food particles and covering all surfaces effectively. It gives better deep cleaning. Even my dentist notice it too whenever I go to do regular check.

[polohorse]

Do you think a manual or electric is better for kids age 6 thru 10.?

[zzzzzz]

Manual used to be the way to go for me but electric toothbrushes are getting more affordable. I got a rechargeable one for $20 and it's well worth being a better cleaner.

[tay]

I prefer electric for cleaning my teeth and gums, but prefer manual toothbrush when I scrub my tongue.

[Reddylion]

i vote both cause some times i used electric, many times manual. now again planning to pick up electric !

[CovjekXX]

 haha, no difference?!?!?!?!? u mad, bro? with electric brush, my teeth, are much much much more cleaner and there is no bad smell from my mouth, for the first time. that was no possible with an ordinary toothbrush.

[hurricanekizzy]

I prefer using an electric toothbrush. It makes my teeth feel alot cleaner.

[sooofunny]

i prefer manual, electric tickles my gums too much and makes the toothpaste fly all over

[halashs.h]

electric toothbrush are better than manual toothbrush