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Can I shift to electric toothbrush?
I have mild gingivitis that occurs every few months in the front teeth of my upper and lower jaw. I am considering moving to using an electric toothbrush instead of a manual one.
But I also have tooth fillings in my molars. Is the electric toothbrush safe to use on them? Or will the vibrating motion erode the fillings as well?
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Yeah they are safe to use .
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safe, you can use.
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Hello dear
Please be aware
No electronic tooth brush will be safer to use.but right brushing technique is must to practice since absence of that technique can cause further progression of periodontal disease.for further details you can consult me
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Electric toothbrushes are absolutely safe
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Get a dental checkup every six months and brush twice a day
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Good evening sir,
It is totally safe to use electronic tooth brush in fill tooth.
Just Do brushing in up and down motion.
It is least damaging and most efficient brushing technique.
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You might be having wrong brushing technique causing the trouble.
So whenever you are doing; please, follow proper brushing technique
Next Steps
visit dentist for regular dental consultation once every 6months
Health Tips
1.following proper brushing technique with ultra soft toothbrush will help you a lot!
2.rinse with lukewarm salt water after every meals to maintain oral hygiene.
3.eat lots of vitamin C rich fruits like aawla, oranges, strawberry etc. to improve immunity & oral health.
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Yes you can go for an electric toothbrush. It will help you with gingivitis but remember, to keep your teeth clean your brushing technique matters more than a toothbrush or tooth paste.
For proper brushing technique you can watch the video in the link below:
https://youtu.be/yjzgf6mttb8
And your electric toothbrush will not harm your dental fillings.
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Consult online or visit dentist every 6 months
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Hello,
Yes you can definitely switch to electric toothbrush, it’s safe & as you said, you keep having gingivitis, which is particularly due to lack of proper brushing/ or I should say, due to using incorrect technique. It will be easier for you to manage the condition with electric toothbrush. It will not cause any harm to the fillings.
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Brush twice daily.
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