Electric toothbrush provides a different kind of experience compared to brushing with a regular toothbrush or manual toothbrush. With a powered toothbrush, all you need to do is place the toothbrush at a 45° angle and let the toothbrush do all the work. An electric toothbrush is ideal for people who suffer from arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and any other painful or movement-restricting conditions. Since the electric toothbrush’s rotating head does all the work, the user is exempt from constantly applying effort with their wrists and hands; making dental care a much easier task.

Choosing the appropriate electric toothbrush for you is easy for you if you have knowledge about the different types available in the market. 

The three major types of electric toothbrushes you can choose from are:

  • Vibrating: This is used just like the manual toothbrush
  • Rotating-oscillating: This toothbrush is so easy to use. Since it is already rotating, you just have to move it from tooth to tooth. The effort on brushing is less compared to the vibrating type
  • Side to side: These move side to side at a very high speed that it makes them vibrate against your teeth.
  • Complete action: These are electronic toothbrushes that have dual heads. The first head rotates while the other moves from side to side.

Do you want to change your toothbrush from manual to electric? Here are the things you have to look for:

  • Free case protector that comes along with it. It ensures that your toothbrush will be safeguarded against having dents and cracks during travelling.
  • Small head: This will enable you to reach the back molar teeth easily, which are prone to have tartar deposition, as well as force you to brush one tooth at a time.
  • Long lasting battery life. You want your toothbrush to work for a longer time. Frequent charging of batteries can be a hassle for some individuals in this fast pace life.
  • Comfortable movements: It does not matter which type of electric toothbrush to pick. Be sure that you are comfortable with whatever action of toothbrush you want to pick. Ask your dentist which one they recommend and why.

Electric toothbrushes are home care instrument for disease control and help make your oral hygiene routine more effective. Few studies have proven electric toothbrushes remove significantly more plaque compared to manual toothbrushes and are better at combating gum disease. Despite the studies, your dental health will remain healthy (despite which type of toothbrush you use) as long as you consistently take care of your teeth.