Choosing the right toothbrush can be more complex than we think. Indeed, there are many different types of toothbrushes with separate objectives. Electric, manual, silk, rigid… and much more. Here, we’ll tell you a bit more about what’s available on the market.
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Electric or manual?
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An electric toothbrush exceeds by far the efficiency of a manual toothbrush. An electric toothbrush can give 30,000 strokes a minute. However, the cost of an electric toothbrush is higher than that of a conventional toothbrush. The other advantage of a classic toothbrush is that it is easily transportable while traveling. In short, if you respect the movement and time allotted for brushing your teeth, a classic toothbrush will do the job just fine.
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The different types of bristles of toothbrushes
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Toothbrushes with hard bristles can cause abrasion of tooth enamel and receding gums, which can cause far greater problems. We therefore advise you to choose a soft brush. Indeed, a gentle brushing is enough to remove dental plaque. Professor Sheiham of University College London recommends avoiding brushing too hard, “holding the brush like a pencil rather than clenching your fist. This simple method is perfectly effective in keeping gums healthy.”
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Which toothbrush is best for children?
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For infants and babies, the easiest way to brush their teeth is to use a small rubber tip, worn on your finger to make it easier. Once your child is capable of brushing their own teeth, there are a multitude of options available to you. At this age, what we recommend is to make this moment fun for them. Choose a soft brush with a nice design of their favorite character. When they’ve reached 7 to 8 years of age, using an electric toothbrush can be a great way to make this time fun for your child. In particular due to the fact that brushing will take less time.
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Toothbrushes for special cases?
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Depending on the health of your gums or the surgical procedures you have undergone, special toothbrushes may be recommended.
For example, following dental surgery, your dentist may prescribe toothbrushes with bristles that are more flexible than usual. Thus, it will allow you to brush your teeth without pain and inconvenience.
For people undergoing orthodontic treatment, you may need to use toothbrushes designed specifically for this situation.
This may apply to many other cases; make an appointment with your dentist to know the best option for you.
