{"id":91,"date":"2017-09-05T17:57:40","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T17:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2017-10-05T17:59:10","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T17:59:10","slug":"dentist-temple-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/dentist-temple-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Temple Weighs in on Electric vs. Manual Brushes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-92\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_118682666-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"putting toothpaste on a toothbrush\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_118682666-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_118682666-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/AdobeStock_118682666.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When it comes to oral hygiene, there\u2019s one question we get asked a lot: is a manual toothbrush just as good as an electric one? The answer is&#8230; yes and no. We hate to be complicated, but please just stick with us &#8212; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Temple has the skinny on electric vs. manual toothbrushes in this week\u2019s blog post!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Goes Wrong With Manual Toothbrushing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are YOU guilty of the following bad brushing habits? If so, you may need to ditch the manual toothbrush in favor of an electric one. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t brush for long enough. For ages, dentists have been encouraging patients of all ages to brush their teeth for two minutes, twice a day. That\u2019s 30 seconds on each quadrant &#8212; but reality is, most people will brush for a minute, tops. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You brush too hard. It may feel like you\u2019re getting a really good, squeaky clean when you put a little elbow grease into your toothbrush, but you\u2019re really just putting your gums at risk of injury and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/~\/media\/ADA\/Publications\/Files\/ADA_PatientSmart_Gum_Recession\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gum recession<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t brush in small, gentle circles. One more key to getting a thorough clean that doesn\u2019t injure your gums is brushing in circular motions. But because it\u2019s easier<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to brush in back and forth swoops, most people fail to get this part right. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In theory, you can get the same clean with a manual toothbrush, but only if you are using it correctly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every single time. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people just don\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get With an Electric Toothbrush<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An electric toothbrush takes the work out of brushing your teeth. One of the biggest benefits we see is that they come with an automatic timer &#8212; and most people who make the switch are surprised to find that two minutes feels a little longer than they\u2019d ever realized. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going electric can also take some of the pressure off of your teeth and gums. Because the head pulsates or spins on its own, this type of toothbrush does the work for you, reducing the risk that you will brush too aggressively and injure your tooth enamel or gum tissue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, an electric toothbrush may not be right for everyone. Some of the considerations you will want to keep in mind include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost: Electric toothbrushes are often far more expensive than manual ones. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size: Some people &#8212; like those who travel a lot &#8212; prefer the convenience of a smaller, manual toothbrush. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even considering the cost and size of an electric toothbrush compared to a manual one, the oral health benefits usually outweigh these potential disadvantages. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the Winner Is\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So who wins the contest between electric and manual brushes? There\u2019s not really a clear winner, but we\u2019d say an electric toothbrush is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the better option for most people. But no matter which you choose, the important thing is that you\u2019re brushing (and flossing) regularly! Add these good at-home oral hygiene practices in with regular visits to your dentist and you\u2019ll be smiling happily and healthily for a lifetime to come. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Authors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\"><b>Dr. Richard Fossum and Dr. Brooke Elmore<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide excellence in family dentistry for Temple friends and neighbors. To learn more about proper tooth brushing habits or to schedule an appointment, we invite you to contact the office at (254) 778-3900. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to oral hygiene, there\u2019s one question we get asked a lot: is a manual toothbrush just as good as an electric one? The answer is&#8230; yes and no. 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