Have you ever wondered if springing for the more expensive toothbrush was worth it?
In addition to things like brushing time and technique, experts believe that the type of toothbrush you use can directly affect your plaque removal.
According to a 2005 independent study (The Cochrane Review), “there was a wide range in plaque and gingivitis reduction among the powered toothbrushes.”
The difference in plaque removal and gingivitis:
The most effective toothbrush for the removal of plaque and the reduction of gingivitis was the rotation-oscillation rechargeable brush. It reduced plaque by 7% and gingivitis by 17% in both short-term and long-term use as compared to a manual toothbrush.
Other features of powered toothbrushes make them beneficial. Additional features are:
- Brush modes for sensitive teeth or gum massage
- Pressure sensors to signal when brushing too hard
- Quadrant timers
- Power-off once brushing is complete
- Variety of brush heads and brush action (sonic or oscillation)
- Reminders to replace your brush hea
