Electric vs Manual Toothbrush - What's the difference?

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Differences Between Electric Toothbrush and Manual Toothbrush

There are always discussions on the pros and cons of using electric toothbrushes. Manual toothbrushes and electric toothbrushes seem to have been divided into two camps and both sides hold their own opinions. The differences between electric toothbrushes and traditional toothbrushes can be shown from 4 aspects: the price, ease of use, cleaning power, and portability.

In general, the price of electric toothbrushes is comparatively higher. However, some argue that using an electric toothbrush is more effective in cleansing and preventing tooth decay. That results in spending less on dental treatment.

Electric toothbrush is more user-friendly for people who have difficulties brushing their teeth properly, such as children, people with disabilities, older adults etc.

If you need to travel or go on a business trip, some electric toothbrushes with plug-in charging may not be as convenient as a disposable toothbrush.

Both electric and manual toothbrushes work for maintaining clean and healthy teeth. According to some researches and studies, using an electric toothbrush does result in less gum recession and less tooth decay progression.

Types of Electric Toothbrushes

Although we always hear about electric toothbrushes and how good they are, do you know the different types of electric toothbrushes in the market? There are the 2 major types of electric toothbrushes - Oscillating Rotary Toothbrushes and Sonic Toothbrushes.

• Sonic Toothbrushes vibrate at high speed to clean our teeth and remove plaque. The vibrating brush heads that move bristles side-to-side, back and forth across our teeth help clean each tooth thoroughly.

• Oscillating Rotary Toothbrushes mostly contain round brush heads and rotate at high speeds to sweep away plaque and clean the teeth.

Benefits of using Electric Toothbrush

The cleaning power of electric toothbrushes is beyond doubt. In fact, the bristles on manual toothbrushes cannot reach in deep enough to remove all the plaque and tartar. Owing to the combination of motion and equal pressure, sonic toothbrushes are able to reach in further and ensure the hard-to-reach plaque cells are well-cleaned.

Feature of Darlie Sonic Toothbrush

• 24,000 times of micro-vibration per minute for cleaning the teeth gently

• 0.01mm spiral bristles to maximize the reach to most of the teeth for thorough cleaning

• 2-Minute timer that pauses the vibration automatically for easier control on the brushing time

Is an Electric Toothbrush Suitable for Kids?

Despite the benefits of an electric toothbrush, parents may question whether electric toothbrush, especially sonic toothbrush, is suitable for their kids.

Guide them to Brush

It may be difficult for children to control the brushing pressure and the duration when using a manual toothbrush. The sonic toothbrush comes with advanced features, such as built-in timer, which help children learn and build a correct brushing habit.

Fun and Engaging

Lots of kids are reluctant to brush their teeth daily. To maintain a good brushing habit, using an electric toothbrush could be fun! Kids may find that the way the brush head whirls around on the teeth is fun and cool. This will result in them maintaining good daily brushing habits and have better oral hygiene.

For the choices of suitable sonic toothbrushes for kids, the ones with soft bristles and compact heads are recommended. When using the sonic toothbrush, the parent can accompany their kids to avoid any accidents or injuries.

This article is intended to promote understanding of the topic of oral health and promote relevant knowledge and is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any questions about medical conditions or treatment, always seek opinions from a dentist or other qualified health care provider.