Many patients are now asking dentists about electric powered toothbrushes so much that the American Dental Association (ADA) has issued several news releases on the subject.
The organization says manual toothbrushes can be just as effective as powered ones. The key to preventing tooth decay, say experts, lies in the way a toothbrush — electric or otherwise — is used.
Advantages of Ordinary Manual Toothbrush
Availability. It’s inexpensive and accessible, this is the toothbrush that the majority of dentists give away. Electric toothbrushes may simply be too expensive for many people, so it’s nice to know that you can do a great job brushing with a manual toothbrush. (more…)