Electric vs. Manual Toothbrush: Which is Better? - Dental Clinic Antalya, Turkey

Which is Better, An Electric or Manual Toothbrush ?

In general, dentists recommend brushing your teeth twice a day, especially just before bedtime, and spending at least two minutes at each brushing session. You can do this using an electric or manual toothbrush.

A manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush?
Teeth can be shielded from decay, tartar accumulation, and tooth loss by employing the proper toothbrush angle, technique, and hardness. Thus, both manual and electric toothbrushes can help attain oral cleanliness when used properly. Both varieties of toothbrushes do, however, have certain benefits.

Advantages of an Electric Toothbrush

• Plaque Removal: Electric toothbrushes with a particularly compact head make it easier to reach hard-to-reach areas. Thanks to this design, the brush head both vibrates and rotates, so that food debris and plaque are removed more effectively, and tartar formation is also prevented. When tartar forms, it is not possible to remove it at home, but tartar can be removed with special equipment in our clinic.
• Help for People with Limited Mobility: Rechargeable toothbrushes help people with physical or mental disabilities to maintain oral hygiene and provide much more effective tooth brushing for those who care for them. It helps these people to brush their teeth effectively.
• Brushing for At Least 2 Minutes with a Timer: Electric toothbrushes have the feature of brushing four areas of the mouth for equal periods of time and giving a warning every 30 seconds, reminding the user that they have brushed their teeth for 2 minutes. This is designed to make sure the teeth are cleaned for a long enough period of time and is especially helpful for children.
• Less Waste: When it is necessary to replace the electric toothbrush head, in most cases you will only need to replace the electric toothbrush head, it is completely less wasteful than throwing away the manual toothbrush.
• Gum Health: When used correctly, electric toothbrushes do not damage gums or tooth enamel; On the contrary, it supports general oral health. Additionally, some models are equipped with a sensor that warns when excessive pressure is applied and warns you when you apply more pressure than necessary while brushing your teeth.
• Useful for Orthodontic Appliances: Electric toothbrushes are more flexible and active than manual toothbrushes, so they clean between teeth more effectively. During orthodontic treatment such as braces, they contribute to maintaining dental hygiene.
• Fun for Kids: Children may not always be interested in brushing their teeth. Electric toothbrushes can be more interesting for children and you can arouse their enthusiasm. For this reason, it may be easier to teach children the habit of oral hygiene.
• More Focus: Users of electric toothbrushes were shown in a study to be more focused while brushing their teeth. This has helped improve people's teeth cleaning habits in general.

Disadvantages of Electric Toothbrush

• Electric toothbrushes are more expensive than manual toothbrushes.
• Not every head may be compatible with every model of toothbrush. It may be difficult to find a suitable head for the brand and model of the electric toothbrush you use.
• Vibration and more saliva formation while brushing teeth may disturb the user.

Advantages of a Manual Toothbrush

A toothbrush with the right hardness provides effective oral hygiene when used at the right time, at the right angle and with the right brushing technique.

• Manual toothbrushes are easy to access. When you forget your toothbrush or when it is time to replace it, you can get a toothbrush from any market, shopping mall, pharmacy or gas station.
• The cost of regular toothbrushes is low.
• Adequate daily oral hygiene can also be achieved by brushing your teeth regularly using a manual toothbrush.

Disadvantages of a Manual Toothbrush

• Studies have shown that people who use a manual toothbrush are more likely to brush harder to clean their teeth. Hard brushing damages the gums and teeth.
• When using a manual toothbrush, you should use a clock, a 2-minute hourglass or a stopwatch to brush for two minutes. This may not always be possible.

What is the Best Toothbrush to Clean Implants With?

The importance of keeping dental implants healthy is to use a soft-bristled manual or electric toothbrush. Scientific studies show that electric and sonic toothbrushes that produce low vibration are effective in preventing bone loss, gum disease and tooth decay.

In this context, you can choose a manual or electric toothbrush with soft and flexible bristles that do not risk damaging your dental implants, especially All on 4, All On 6. Hard-bristled toothbrushes and metal tools for cleaning the mouth should be avoided because they can damage the implant surface.

If you have problems with tartar, tooth decay, gum recession, tooth loss, bad breath despite brushing your teeth regularly, we strongly recommend you to come to our clinic. You can get proper tooth brushing training from our dentists in our clinic.

You can have the appropriate dental treatment (dental crown, implant, filling, root canal treatment) safely with our experienced dentists.