Do dentist recommend electric toothbrush?

The most expensive part of dental care is treatment for an acquired disease and sticking to a regular brushing and flossing schedule and getting regular checkups at the dentist will greatly reduce your chances of something serious happening.

Sonic toothbrushes or electric toothbrushes are proven to be a smarter way to brush your teeth, while causing less recession and trauma to the gums," says Dr. Creaven. "The better your oral care routine is, the less treatment you'll end up needing."

Dentists agree that overall, electric toothbrushes are superior to manual ones. "Because electric brushes have a rotation, they essentially force the toothpaste in more difficult-to-reach areas, which is where cavities start," says Dr. Creaven. "Using an electric toothbrush can be much smoother on gums, causing less erosion on your teeth. It also causes less trauma to your teeth or gums, by getting more action out of your toothpaste from between each tooth and round gum line."

I’ve seen patients who have had difficulty with home care have an overall decrease in plaque, tartar and stain when using an electric toothbrush,” Stepka says. “I think it’s a combination of the brush being more effective and patients brushing for longer because of the two-minute timers that many of these brushes have.”

Overall, using an electric toothbrush can be a good way to improve your oral hygiene and help keep your teeth and gums healthy.