We’re taught the importance teeth brushing as kids, but then what?
This is how to brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush, correctly.
Youve probably beendoing it wrongall along.
First things first, are electric toothbrushes really worth it?
According toLawrence Weiner, DMD, the answer is yes.
Even with those capabilities, though, it helps to be armed with dentist-approved tips for brushing.
Lawrence Weiner, DMD is a 1991 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and former Chief Resident and Attending at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY.
But now, with the invention and wide use of electric toothbrushes, dentists are switching things up.
Brushing with an electric toothbrush is easy since the toothbrush will do the work for you.
With an electric toothbrush, however, thats not necessary.
Gum damage is irreversible, warns Dr. Weiner.
Dr. Gans adds brushing too hard can lead to gum recession and enamel harm.
Oscillation Rotation toothbrushes are different from manual toothbrushes, she says.
Instead, Dr. Weiner says to replace your brush head every three months and youll be good to go.
And, speaking of build-up, verify to regularly clean your toothbrush.
You should then decouple the brush head and handle and rinse each part separately.
Lawrence Weiner, DMD is a 1991 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and former Chief Resident and Attending at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY.
Towel dry both the handle and the brush head and store in a dry area between brushing sessions.
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