Dentists advise that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day. At the very least, you should brush once in the morning when you get up and then before bed. But, when it comes to brushing, what kind of toothbrush should you use? Are electric toothbrushes or manual toothbrushes the better option? Today we’re going to get into it.
Electric Toothbrush or Manual Toothbrush?
Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?
Electric toothbrushes are often marketed as being able to help you more thoroughly clean your teeth. They use small, motorized mechanics to spin or move back and forth at rapid speeds to knock plaque off of your teeth. It’s generally agreed upon that electric toothbrushes are actually better, on average, than manual toothbrushes, at removing plaque.
Another big aspect of electric toothbrushes is that they’re great for people with limited mobility. They’re able to do a lot of the work of getting plaque off of your teeth for you. As such, if you have a harder time manipulating a toothbrush, you might want to get an electric toothbrush.
Electric Benefits
There are a few unique benefits to electric brushes. One such benefit is that you produce less waste with an electric brush if you only need to replace the head. That way, you’re not throwing away your brush entirely, just the head.
They could also have built-in timers, which help to make sure that you’re spending the right amount of time brushing. It’s best to keep track of your brushing time so that you’re neither sprinting through it nor taking too long and overbrushing.
Another benefit is that some studies show you might be more focused on the task at hand when you’re using an electric brush.
Manual Toothbrush Benefits
On the flip side, there’s nothing wrong with manual toothbrushes, either. In general, you’re able to get your teeth just as clean with a manual brush as you would be with an electric brush. However, manual brushes are generally less expensive and could have less upkeep required.
Manual toothbrushes can’t run out of batteries, won’t stop working randomly, and are always able to get your teeth as clean as you need them to be. Keep in mind, however, with a manual brush, that you’ll have to use a bit more elbow grease to get your teeth as clean as you could with an electric brush.