Well this was an interesting read. XD One of my friends who is a dentist suggested that I get one because apparently I have a small mouth, and a regular tooth brush doesn't reach my back molars very well. I've thought about it...but they are expensive!
Yes, they certainly are expensive. :( But there are som basic models that aren't too bad, so maybe you can try one of them to see if it would be an option for you? :)
I have always thought of electric toothbrushes as a solution in search of a problem. They are expensive to buy and maintain.
I have good teeth that I keep quite clean. I find it important to brush at least twice a day and use dental floss every time. Using a gum stimulator [a long thin handle with a pointed rubber tip] is a help against receding gums. Also I particularly like Oral-B "Extreme Pro" brushes. They seem to massage your gums as they brush your teeth.
Brushing for 15 or 20 minutes is absolutely unnecessary and a wste of time. 2 minutes is ample. I can't believe you get a plaque accumulation from one brushing to the next.
I know, but especially around my back teeth it doesn't feel clean otherwise and it's hard to get rid of the stuff there, so maybe an electric toothbrush could do the trick. :)
15 to 20 minutes O___O haha Yeah well, it can damage your teeth, but if your dentist doesn't see a problem...
I use an electric toothbrush and I find it very nice to use ! It gets rid of the plaque easily. I do use it for more than 2 minutes though, but just one more minute XD
Haha, that's exactly the one being displayed in my photo of my old Japanese apartment. I guess I had the same one - the one I only used twice because I didn't like it. I just can't remember what I didn't like about it. ^^;;;
We have the Phillips one and I really like it. I feel like I get a really great clean in the back of my teeth where it's sometimes more difficult to get. I definitely recommend getting one if you can!!
That's the part I struggle with the most as well. Hopefully an electric toothbrush can help with that. :) Some people say the Philips sonicare is very ticklish and some with sensitive teeth or gums can't handle it.
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But there are som basic models that aren't too bad, so maybe you can try one of them to see if it would be an option for you? :)
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I have good teeth that I keep quite clean. I find it important to brush at least twice a day and use dental floss every time. Using a gum stimulator [a long thin handle with a pointed rubber tip] is a help against receding gums. Also I particularly like Oral-B "Extreme Pro" brushes. They seem to massage your gums as they brush your teeth.
Brushing for 15 or 20 minutes is absolutely unnecessary and a wste of time. 2 minutes is ample. I can't believe you get a plaque accumulation from one brushing to the next.
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I use an electric toothbrush and I find it very nice to use ! It gets rid of the plaque easily. I do use it for more than 2 minutes though, but just one more minute XD
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I guess I had the same one - the one I only used twice because I didn't like it. I just can't remember what I didn't like about it. ^^;;;
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Some people say the Philips sonicare is very ticklish and some with sensitive teeth or gums can't handle it.
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