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Electric Toothbrush - To use or not?
Dear sir/ma'am,
I wished to ask whether I should use an electric toothbrush or not? Can it cause problems in the enamel and gums?
Thank you.
-Shivani
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If you brush your teeth gently then no toothbrushes can cause any harm. You can use electric toothbrush.
You can refer to the blog in the link below for oral hygiene measures.
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Visit dentist for ultrasonic scaling every 6 months.
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"10 Dental Commandments for Happy Teeth!" by Dr.Rashmi Bamane - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/10-dental-commandments-for-happy-teeth-40426/post
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It's possible to brush your teeth effectively with a manual toothbrush as well as an electric toothbrush.
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It’s important to use a proper brushing technique so that the bristles of your tooth brush clean all areas of the teeth.
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Regular brushing and flossing will help in maintaining oral hygiene.
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