Is using an electric toothbrush good or bad for your teeth?
Although today they are very common to find in the homes of many people, and on the shelves of many electronics stores and even in supermarkets, the truth is that until a few years ago its use had not spread so much. In fact, at the present time it is just as easy to find a electric toothbrush in the same way that we can acquire a manual one. And, as happens with these, there are different brands and different prices, so that when choosing them opens before our eyes a range of different possibilities.
The reality is that the teeth care It is fundamental, being convenient and adequate to do it at least 3 times a day, especially every time we eat. But it is not advisable to wash our teeth immediately after having eaten, since during the brushing the acids and sugars tend to expand, so that we do not allow enamel to recover, especially if we have eaten sugary foods or sugar-rich beverages.
If at some point you have considered the possibility of trying an electric toothbrush and start cleaning your teeth and brushing your mouth with it, it is quite possible that you have had some doubts about it. It's appropriate? It's profitable? Do you have any kind of contraindication, or can it be bad for the health of my teeth and my oral health?
Although there are many myths about this, we must have something clear: the use of the electric toothbrush is just as safe as the use of a manual toothbrush. In fact, the electric brush is an improvement and optimization of resources, being more effective in cleaning thanks to its rotating action. It is a completely safe movement, which allows the area of the bristles to be smaller, so that they reach those places that a manual brush would hardly reach.
However, that does not mean that the electric brush is better or worse than the common manual brush. Both are effective, but the truth is that thanks to the rotating head that has the electric brush tends to clean better between the teeth, preventing the formation of tartar. Further, the electric brush is more effective in preventing tooth decay, periodontitis and gingivitis.
Yes, it is not advisable to use the electric brush for those with sensitive gums, since this type of brush is somewhat more aggressive with them than the common brush. If in spite of it you want to use it, you should keep in mind to do it carefully and without squeezing the bristles against your gums.
Images | yoppy / Linda This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor.
