It’s true! We FINALLY have electric toothbrushes available to purchase at our office! Before we get into the models we carry at the office and why we love them, let’s chat about why you need an electric toothbrush in your life.
1. Reliability
Electric toothbrushes can produce thousands of strokes per minute, where as your manual toothbrush can only work as fast as your hand. This means more plaque removed from your teeth and a more reliable clean.
2. Special Features
Don’t lie to us, most of you do NOT brush for a full 2 minutes like we recommend! Lucky for you, most electric toothbrushes have built in timers so you always know you are brushing for the correct time. Other features may include pressure sensors which are great for those of you who tend to scrub really hard which can lead to gingival recession, different speeds and modes.
3. Long Term Savings
Electric toothbrushes are an initial financial investment, however long term, they end up saving you. Electric toothbrushes do not need to be replaced as much as manual ones, only the brush heads need to be replaced. The brush heads for electric toothbrushes can be used for more time than a manual toothbrush, therefore you are replacing them less often.
4. Ease of Use for Everyone
Electric toothbrushes do the work for you so they are beneficial for children and teenagers who don’t quite get to their back teeth. They are perfect for patients who have limited dexterity due to conditions like arthritis, etc and for our “young at heart” patients who have mobility issues. Have a child in orthodontics? Electric toothbrushes make brushing around brackets, wires, or attachments a piece of cake.
Now that you know why an electric toothbrush is the way to go, let’s chat about the options you have available to purchase at the office!
Oral B 500 – $45 (Available in Black, Mint, Lilac)
Why We Love It:
· Although marketed as an adult toothbrush, we think this toothbrush is perfect for anyone ages 7 and up - basically anyone with adult teeth.
· The wider handle with perforations for better grip is great for both kids and any patients with mobility or dexterity difficulty.
· The round head is great for accessing those hard-to-reach areas. The size of the head is not too small or big - just right!
· Signals every 30 seconds to ensure a 2 minute clean every time.
· It has three different speeds however we recommend only using the first two unless you want toothpaste splattered all over your mirror!
· Comes with 2 heads with different coloured bands to place on them so siblings can use one brush, no need to purchase two!
Philips Sonicare 4700 - $75 (Available in White, Pink, Blue)
Why We Love It:
· It’s exclusive! This model is only available at dental practices and the lower model retails for more! We recommend it for patients ages 16 and up.
· We love the slim, streamlined handle and the longer, slimmer oval brush head especially for those with smaller mouths.
· Three different speeds and two different modes ensures it is perfect for anyone with any type of periodontal status.
· Signals every 30 seconds and when you are using too much pressure.
· A travel case is included which gives you no excuse when you travel!
Now that you are a pro on electric toothbrushes, come on down and grab yours! If you have any questions, feel free to ask, we are always ready to help you with your oral care.
Happy electric toothbrushing!
The Niverville Heritage Dental Gals