{"id":777,"date":"2017-09-30T18:48:26","date_gmt":"2017-09-30T18:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=777"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:21:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:21:45","slug":"electric-vs-manual-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/electric-vs-manual-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Dentist in Dublin Compares Electric & Manual Toothbrushes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even as technology makes our lives easier and easier, a lot of things are still best the old fashioned way \u2014 like a nice slice of homemade pie, for one. But when it comes to your toothbrush, forgoing tradition and upgrading to an electric toothbrush may be best for your oral health. Most electric toothbrushes have a self-timer to make sure you clean for two minutes, and they also reduce the risk that you\u2019ll injure your sensitive gum tissue while reducing your risk of cavities and gum disease.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dr. Buck<\/span><\/a> recommends an electric toothbrush for patients who can fit them in their oral hygiene budgets. Keep reading to find out why. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Wrong With a Manual Brush<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can still technically get the same clean with an old fashioned toothbrush, but most people don\u2019t. While the recommendation is to <\/span>brush for two minutes, twice a day,<\/span><\/a> many adults only manage half that.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also your gum tissue to consider. It can feel like you\u2019re getting an extra-thorough clean when you put a little elbow grease into the toothbrush, but cleaning in hard back-and-forth strokes can damage your gums and lead to unsightly recession. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electric toothbrushes are usually more expensive than manual ones, but you don\u2019t have to invest in a top of the line brush to enjoy the benefits they provide. Some of the advantages of going electric include\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n