{"id":106,"date":"2022-06-15T12:33:29","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T10:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/?p=106"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:22:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:22:55","slug":"electric-toothbrush-versus-manual-a-dentists-view","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/electric-toothbrush-versus-manual-a-dentists-view\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Toothbrush versus Manual &#8211; A Dentist\u2019s View"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"106\" class=\"elementor elementor-106\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-341de4d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"341de4d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-069b582\" data-id=\"069b582\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a152426 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a152426\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are many things to consider when trying to choose an electric toothbrush versus a manual. Most dentists will tell you that the most important thing is how you brush, rather than which type of toothbrush you use to brush your teeth. One of the many benefits of electric toothbrushes is that they operate for the ideal tooth brushing time of two minutes.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With that said, it can be confusing to know which type of toothbrush is the best from a dental health point of view. To help you make an informed decision, we have put together some tips on what each type of brush offers. Keep reading to see who comes out tops in the choice of an electric toothbrush versus manual.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e94b2d\" data-id=\"5e94b2d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a76ad5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9a76ad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/proper-amount-toothpaste.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-108\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9fbe362 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9fbe362\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d80907c\" data-id=\"d80907c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e35c7b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e35c7b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Electric Toothbrush Versus Manual \u2013 Which is best?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59b8732 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59b8732\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c42451\" data-id=\"4c42451\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c12e4c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c12e4c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How do you know whether to choose an electric toothbrush versus manual toothbrush? For starters, consider the following:<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Manual toothbrushes<\/b> are cheap, require no batteries or charging and can be used by anyone. Although they are effective if used properly, they can be difficult for those with limited flexibility, such as older patients or those with muscle or joint conditions. On a similar note, they can be a bit tricky for children who are starting to brush their own teeth. A number of studies show that manual brushing does not remove as much plaque as electric brushing, which is another factor to consider when deciding on which toothbrush to get for you and your family.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Electric toothbrushes<\/b> may cost more, and they may require charging. But they are also easier to use, even for those who have trouble gripping a toothbrush. The constant advancement of technology has given way for a wide variety of electric toothbrushes on the market. This makes it easier to find one that is in your budget. There are also many models that are made for children. Many dental experts state that electric toothbrushes can clean up to 23% more plaque than manual toothbrushes, as they are able to move at a faster rate and get to harder to reach places.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Now that you understand the primary differences between the two, how do you go about ensuring that your teeth are brushed correctly? Whichever type of brush you use, this is the order that you should be brushing your teeth:<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Upper teeth along the palate, then the upper teeth outer surfaces in a circular motion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Lower teeth along the surface closer to the tongue, then the lower teeth outer surfaces in a circular motion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Chewing surfaces on both sides on the upper and lower jaws<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Looking for more dental care advice? Get more tips in our <span class=\"s2\">guide to brushing teeth correctly<\/span>. You can also book a professional <span class=\"s2\">dental clean<\/span> with one of our highly skilled dentists in Durban, who will help you get your teeth feeling sparkling clean in no time. <a href=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Make a booking<\/span><\/a> today to get expert help from our team! We will also answer any further questions you may have about deciding on electric toothbrushes versus manual toothbrushes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many things to consider when trying to choose an electric toothbrush versus a manual. Most dentists will tell you that the most important thing is how you brush, rather than which type of toothbrush you use to brush your teeth. 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