Electric toothbrush versus standard tooth brush

[carole]

I know this is an unusal subject, but as americans have had electric toothbrushes for years, and we have not, i wondered if how many of you have them, and if they are better or not as good.

[Freckles]

I believe electric TB is easier on the gums. Since I switched to Sonicare, my hygienist just says "keep doing what you're doing".

[wolfsoul]

I have an electric toothbrush It works alot better than my old standard tooth brushes.

The only cons I can think of are the annoying noise, and having to get new batteries..

[carole]

The reason i started this poll , is i have just switched to an electric toothbrush, i noticed some plague build up on one lower tooth, and i notice its diminished somewhat since using the new brush.
However my dentist told me i did not need one, as i have very little plague build up, (maybe this is changing now) he also told me i brush my teeth perfectly, he said many people over-brush and damage the enamel, i wonder if this is true with the electric ones, geez they feel funny until u get used to them.

[carole]

BTW i use rechargeable batteries, keeps the cost down somewhat.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

I have an electric, and have used an electric for a long time so I can't really compare the two, but electric is very good.

[Vio&Juni]

I started using an electric one since March. I think it's much better. My sister also had some plague, and after the first brush, we noticed that it disappeared.

[micki76]

I use a Sonicare. Best electric one I've ever used. My teeth are very clean and I spend about 1/3 of the time with the hygienist now.

[Edwina's Secretary]

You are less likely to damage the enamel or your gums with electric. If you have a timer on it you are more likely to brush for the recommended two minutes. My dentist recommends them highly!

[shais_mom]

I have the crest spin brush pro and I love it!

[tomkatzid]

The Dentist told me not to use elec. because I have had gum grafts and it would be too hard on the tissue. But sounds like it might be better. Maybe I'd better ask another Dentist.

[Cheshirekatt]

I've also had two gum grafts and my periodontist just told me to wait 2 months before I started using the electric again. I love my Sonicare. It defintaly cuts down on the scaling. And I have braces so that's important.

[Rachel]

I would love to use the electric toothbrush, but I hate the idea of having to have it sit out on the counter, plugged in all the time and recharging, which is what the one I used to have needed.

As far as being too rough on your gums, you can do that with a regular toothbrush....as well. I have a tendency to *scrub* instead of brush. I also heard that with a Sonicare you had to use specific kinds of toothpaste or else something would happen to the plastic handle. Anybody heard of this?

[Freckles]

Originally posted by Rachel
I heard that with a Sonicare you had to use specific kinds of toothpaste or else something would happen to the plastic handle. Anybody heard of this?

Nope

[Cheshirekatt]

Me either.