![]() ![]() After that, you shouldn’t really stress - at least not when it comes to picking among dentist-approved electric options. “The seal of acceptance says that a product does what it says and says what it does and is safe and effective when used as directed,” says dentist and ADA consumer adviser Matt Messina. The most important thing to remember is that any toothbrush you buy should feature the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. ![]() Some dentists said that one isn’t necessarily better than the other, while others appreciate the power of sonic slightly more. ![]() “A rotating brush oscillates in circles and pulsates to remove plaque, while a sonic one vibrates at a high speed,” explains dentist Dan Di Cesare of Ironbound Dental Center. Plus, dentist Marc Schlenoff, vice-president of clinical development at dental office Tend, tells us that electric toothbrushes help lessen the force put into cleaning teeth and gums, reducing the risk of gum recession and wearing away tooth structure.Įlectric toothbrushes tend to fall into two camps: rotating and sonic. “The reason an electric toothbrush is great is that it continues to work while you’re not thinking about it.” Today’s toothbrushes will even tell you what corners need cleaning and time you so that you hit the two-minute mark, she adds. ![]() “I’m a person who doesn’t sit there in the mirror and completely focus on brushing my teeth I tend to be distracted and do other things,” says cosmetic dentist Amanda Lewis of Dallas-based Contemporary Family Dentistry. In fact, dentist Jonathan Levine points out that in one independent study, all types of powered toothbrushes outperformed manual ones in reducing plaque and gingivitis. That’s not to say the shiny new toothbrush you bought from an Instagram ad won’t clean your teeth. The brushes have years of research behind them, and it shows. And it’s the classic dental-care brands - think Philips Sonicare and Oral-B - that often earn our experts’ stamp of approval. Almost all the dentists we’ve talked to say electric toothbrushes are actually better for your overall oral health than manual brushes (there’s just some places those OG bristles can’t reach). ![]()
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