Even among dentists there is no consensus as to which of the two options available on the market is better.
Who has never wondered which toothbrush is best for oral health: manual or electric? Developed in the United States in 1961 by the Squibb company, the world’s first electric toothbrush had a Swiss design and took a while to become popular.
Even more than half a century after its invention, many people are still hesitant about choosing between a conventional and an electric toothbrush. Dozens of studies have compared the two models over the years to find out which is more effective at cleaning teeth and promoting oral health.
A survey conducted at the University of Sheffield, England concluded that brushes with automatic rotation and oscillation movements are, yes, more effective in removing bacterial plaque as well as reducing the likelihood of developing gingivitis.
In another analysis, this time by a team from Frenchay Hospital, also in the UK, there was not enough evidence to suggest that the product actually cleans teeth better.
Even among dentists there is no consensus as to which of the two options available on the market is better. That doesn’t stop most professionals from recognizing the benefits of electric toothbrushes. They are very suitable for people who have motor disabilities, for example. The standardization of the movements is another differential of the electric model. Some devices, capable of performing oscillations and rotations automatically, work in a similar way to the cleaning performed by the dentist (but they do not replace the appointment).
When choosing between one and the other, the ideal is to talk to your dentist to decide together if the investment will be beneficial for you.
Source: Terra
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