Are Electric Toothbrushes A Worthwhile Investment?
Published on May 01 by Daniel Guidera under Dentistry
Electric toothbrushes- Are they worth it?
Modern technology makes so many things easier- from transportation to hygiene. I’m asked all the time- are electric tooth brushes a worthwhile investment?
In this case, the answer is a resounding YES!
When it comes to dental hygiene, there are many options from very basic brushes to fancy high end electric toothbrushes and while a basic toothbrush does the job, an electric toothbrush is worth the investment to get a cleaner, healthier mouth.
The Benefits
If you are in the nearly 50% of all Americans who don’t brush their teeth twice a day, an electric toothbrush might be the answer to getting you motivated to up your dental hygiene game.
If having a gadget to do the work for you means you pick up a brush twice a day, buy the gadget! Your dental health is too important not to take advantage of all the available conveniences.
Electric toothbrush bristles are both soft and powerful and are more efficient at removing stains and plaque than brushing with a manual toothbrush.
Many of them have a 2 minute timer so you know you’re brushing long enough which many people currently don’t do.
Hygienists Notice!
You can bet there’s a difference between patients who use electric toothbrushes and those that don’t.
Our hygienists suggest using electric toothbrushes for all of the benefits they see in patients.
Electric toothbrushes stimulate the gums, are more efficient at removing plaque because the bristles rotate left to right and up and down, and the help remove stains.
But What About the Cost?
The cost may be what is stopping you from purchasing an electric toothbrush.
What makes it a worthwhile investment?
Consider in the long run that if using an electric toothbrush means you’ll actually brush your teeth more often for the proper amount of time, you’re much less likely to get cavities and cavities are expense.
Don’t forget though, the initial cost of the toothbrush isn’t the final cost.
Just like a regular toothbrush, the heads need to be replaced every three months to ensure they are firm enough to effectively remove plaque and clean your mouth.
Americans spend $775 million every year on toothbrushes. Considering the number of people in the US, that number is rather low.
Spend the money on the smaller dental hygiene products that help to prevent cavities and help keep teeth and mouths healthy and clean.
The cost of a toothbrush is nothing compared to the potential health costs of an unhealthy mouth.
Not Convinced?
Maybe an electric toothbrush just isn’t for you.
That’s OK. Flossing daily and brushing twice a day for 2 minutes each time will keep your mouth clean and healthy.
Honestly, electric toothbrushes are just more fun to use. They feel professional, they’re a gadget to play with, and they make your mouth feel clean and fresh.
Overall, the benefits of an electric toothbrush far outweigh any negatives associated with cost.
Invest in your dental health!
Can’t remember the last time you had a cleaning? Don’t forget to schedule your dental exam and cleaning!
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