Rumor :Electric toothbrushes can clean the mouth more thoroughly than traditional toothbrushes.
/✗:This view is not entirely correct.
As long as the method is properly mastered and quality brushing time is ensured, the cleaning effect of both electric toothbrushes and manual toothbrushes is equally good. However, for those who do not know how to brush their teeth correctly, electric toothbrushes are more effective.
What is a good way to brush teeth then?
Currently, the most effective toothbrushing method is to use the modified “Bass Method” for 2 minutes.
In terms of technique, the Bass Method, also known as the horizontal vibration method, is a method recommended by the American Dental Association for effectively removing plaque near the gingival margin and in the gingival sulcus.
In terms of duration, the American Dental Association recommends brushing teeth twice a day, in the morning and evening, and dentists usually advise people to brush for 2 minutes each time, as this can improve the brushing effect by about 30% compared to brushing for 1 minute.
If the method is mastered and quality brushing time is ensured, both electric and manual toothbrushes can be very effective, and there is no need to worry about which type of toothbrush to use.
Electric toothbrushes are quite a bit more expensive than traditional toothbrushes. What is their value?
Studies show that after learning the “Bass Method,” no more than 30% of adults can adhere to it for more than a week. Therefore, for this group of people, electric toothbrushes are more effective and can provide a better experience.
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