Want to change your usual toothbrush to an electric one? Dentists approve of this decision: a small device can transform regular oral care from an amateur to a professional. The compact device has several advantages: ease of use, efficient processing of all hard-to-reach areas of the oral cavity, and additional high-tech functions. We will figure out how to choose the right brush and what parameters to look for when buying.
Types of electric brushes: modern models
Leading manufacturers offer a wide range of models that provide the best cleansing of the teeth from the resulting plaque and care for the gums. It is mechanical, sound and ultrasonic electric toothbrushes. Each device has features that you should familiarize yourself with before buying.
Electric toothbrush
Mechanical models with electric drive are presented in three variants of bristle movement. The buyer can choose 1D, 2D and 3D technology:
- The first solution with the rotational movement of the bristles loses its relevance, unable to withstand competition with the new generation electric brushes.
- 2D technology is based on the reciprocating and simultaneously reciprocating movements of the bristles. Such models are ruthless to plaque, but cope with a change in pigmentation associated with smoking, abuse of coffee and tea, much worse.
- The combination of pulsating and reciprocating movements is advanced 3D technology. These are the best among all mechanical models. Such a toothbrush eliminates not only microbial, but also pigment plaque. The optimal solution for the heavy smoker or lover of coffee drinks. Only one minus is the high cost.
The next in the hierarchy of electric toothbrushes is sonic. Bristles in this model moves with a frequency of 18 to 30 thousand vibrations per minute. A brush with a sound generator works out the teeth and interdental spaces, removing plaque and pigmentation. At the same time, it carefully treats tooth enamel and gums, does not destroy fillings and crowns. The best solution is for the person who decided to purchase their first electric brush.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean
An ultrasonic toothbrush is distinguished by the presence of an ultrasonic generator, which allows the bristles to produce up to 100 million vibrations per minute. Oscillatory movements, combined with ultrasound, destroy any hard deposits. In this case, the oral cavity is heated (by one degree), which improves the penetration of the components of the toothpaste and normalizes the blood circulation of the gums. Among the significant disadvantages of this variety is not only high cost, but also a solid list of contraindications.
Dentists recommend ultrasonic cleaning only for people with healthy teeth. Destroyed teeth, fillings, veneers, gum disease, a pacemaker and pregnancy with such a brush are incompatible.
Useful features
To ensure maximum benefit, additional functions and capabilities are called upon, which eminent manufacturers supply their electric toothbrushes with. For instance:
- various cleaning modes, including for whitening enamel, massage gums, teeth with increased sensitivity;
- timers, giving the ability to strictly control the exposure time for each worked out area;
Timer
- pressure sensors warning too much brush pressure;
- digital reminders that let you remember that it's time to change the nozzle;
- cup-shaped nozzle;
- additional battery.
The cost of the device depends on the number of additional functions (timer, pressure sensor), and not the overall performance compared to other devices.
Interchangeable nozzles
An important feature of electric brushes is that the whole family can use one device. It is enough to rearrange the individual nozzles. Colored stripes on interchangeable nozzles will help you to remember this.
Toothbrush electric - which one to choose?
Before you go to the store for hygiene items, you should pay a visit to your dentist. The specialist will evaluate the condition of the teeth and gums, help to choose the optimal model, which will be most useful in a particular case. For example, with periodontal disease, gingivitis and periodontitis, an ultrasound device will do more harm than good. Ultrasound is incompatible with veneers and fillings, as it contributes to their destruction.
Electrical or mechanical?
A device equipped with two heads, each of which produces different movements and rotates in opposite directions, will help to thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the tooth.
Hard-to-reach areas are easily machined with special small nozzles. It is better to entrust the choice of bristle stiffness to the dentist or purchase a model belonging to the “soft” class.
When choosing a device of a sound, ultrasonic or mechanical variety, it is worth paying attention to the pen. It should be as comfortable as possible to avoid slipping out of your hands during operation. The optimal solution would be a model with a tilt angle of the handle of which is 45 degrees. Comfort for the hand will provide a rubber anti-slip coating.
Be sure to pay attention to such a parameter as the noise level. Of course, a loud sound invigorates in the morning, but it is unlikely to appeal to households and even neighbors. It is worth asking about the time for which a charged battery lasts. The larger this parameter, the less likely it is to have to look for an alternative to an electrical appliance, being late for work.
Toothbrush head shape
Saving, choosing a cheaper device, is not worth it. It is better to give preference to products from well-known and recognized dentist brands. These include the following manufacturers: Oral-B, Braun, Phillips, Panasonic. These companies have both budget options and exclusive models of electric toothbrushes, bright children's devices.
Children's Toothbrushes
The choice should be stopped on the latest, as it may be difficult to purchase interchangeable nozzles for discontinued devices.
Subtleties of use
When purchasing an electric device, it is important to choose a toothpaste that will double the benefits of a hygiene device. The usual paste with an abrasion index RDA75 will have to be abandoned. An optimal solution would be a lower coefficient of abrasiveness - RDA50. Black plaque can be removed using a paste with an index of RDA100.
Electric brush paste
It’s not enough to know what kind of brushes and pastes are for them, it is important to use the device correctly. The recommendations are simple:
- It is important to charge the device on time or change the batteries in a timely manner, as the loss of power will adversely affect its efficiency.
- Teeth brushing will be effective only when the nozzle changes regularly (every three months). The nozzle change time may be reduced if the rounded ends of the bristles become sharp and jagged, start to fall out and discolor.
Tooth brushing with an electric device
- Before applying a pea of toothpaste to the brush, the latter should be moistened with water. You can distribute the toothpaste with the device turned off.
- High-quality cleaning of all tooth surfaces will help with a simple tip: you can mentally divide the oral cavity into four parts (upper left, upper right, lower left and lower right). For each area should be spent no more than 30-40 seconds. This is enough to process each plot.
- Do not press hard on the brush. This can damage the gums and tooth enamel. The pressure should be minimal, as vibrations enhance it. For a novice user, you can opt for a model with a pressure sensor.
- Get rid of food debris and bad breath in a comprehensive manner. Therefore, it is important not to forget to cleanse the soft palate and tongue with careful rubbing movements.
- After the procedure is completed, the space between the teeth can be treated with dental floss or irrigator.
- Using a mouth rinse based on chlorhexidine will help improve the condition of the oral cavity and freshen your breath for a long time.
How to store a brush
We must not forget about the proper storage of a far from cheap device. After brushing your teeth, the brush is rinsed with running water and installed in an upright position. It should not be covered with anything. This will allow the bristles to dry quickly and prevent the development of bacteria on the brush. Careful care of the device will extend its life for the longest possible time.
Conclusion:
It’s not worth counting that a fashionable electric toothbrush will solve all problems in the oral cavity. You can not expect that the device will give a Hollywood smile after a week of use. You can enhance the effect of the device, after having passed professional cleaning at the dentist. An electric brush will help to keep the result for a long time.
