Thursday, January 28, 2016

What Toothbrush do we Suggest to our Patients?

There are so many options for toothbrushes when you go to the store, it can be quite confusing. I've been a hygienist for 15 years now, and I can tell you that as soon as my patient opens his mouth,  I know immediately if they own an electric toothbrush or a manual one.

There are so many brushes on the market to look at that makes it difficult to choose.

First of all, the brush should be rechargeable (NOT a battery operated one). The best brushes
are either the Oral B or Phillips Sonicare.  They have both been available for a long time, so that they have been tested and proven to give long term results. Once you have purchased one, it will  last for a long time.  The brushes are of good quality and reasonable in cost.

My personal preference is the Sonicare Diamond Cleaner. I have found it to be gentle on the gums
and light to hold. My patients have spoken very positively about it, which means they are using it.
If you find a system you like, you will always have better results. This is  also a great travel toothbrush since it is USB rechargeable.  That is very important if travel is a large part of your work
responsibility.

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