There has been a lot of debate over powered and manual toothbrushes. Our patients want to know which is better to use. This is why here at Lehigh Valley Smiles, Dr. Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD provides information about both brushes to his patients of the Easton, PA area.
Since powered toothbrushes have come along, there has been debate about whether they offer a deeper clean than manual toothbrushes, since they cost more and add thousands more strokes. The truth is that getting a good tooth brushing is more about the technique than it is about the toothbrush.
Though powered toothbrushes rotate at a high speed, only the more expensive, sonic brushes have been shown to result in less plaque and less bouts of gingivitis. This is also a debated idea as some think this may be because those who invest more in healthcare products are usually the best at keeping good hygiene routines.
The certain advantage that regular and sonic toothbrushes have over manual toothbrushes is that they do all of the work. For those who have trouble using their hands, like those with arthritis, a powered toothbrush makes it easier to get a proper cleaning.
So in the end, the manual toothbrush can do just as good of a job of brushing teeth than a powered toothbrush, but depending on your comfort level, a powered toothbrush may make it easier to get a complete cleaning. To schedule your regular dental cleaning with Dr. Dilsaver, calls us at (610) 252-7414 or visit our Lehigh Valley Smiles website, www.lehighvalleysmiles.net.
