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When it comes to oral health, toothbrushes are an essential topic. Dentists recommend using them from an early age. A manual or electric toothbrush can be used from 12 months of age if it has soft bristles. It helps remove the dental plaque that causes cavities. The instructions are simple: apply toothpaste to the bristles and brush your teeth.
Good dental hygiene and a manual toothbrush
For a long time, the traditional manual toothbrush has helped us maintain good oral hygiene by using the right technique. For example, you should apply less pressure to your teeth and gums to avoid irritating them. Make sure to use toothpaste suited to your oral health needs (including dentures, sensitive teeth and sensitive gums). While brushing, you should hold the handle at an angle of 45 to 90 degrees to brush the entire tooth surface. Use this toothbrushing technique twice a day for 2 minutes to remove plaque and brighten your smile.
To combine eco-responsible brushing with good oral health, you can choose a French toothbrush. This type of toothbrush has a wooden handle and plant-based bristles. Eco-friendly and handmade, it can be disposed of with household waste for composting. Brushing your teeth with Curaprox manual toothbrushes also seems to be a good alternative. They are recommended by dental surgeons to combat plaque in a more enjoyable and gentler way.
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Oral hygiene: choosing electric toothbrushes
An electric toothbrush improves dental hygiene by incorporating various options and modern technologies. Some models have a timer for setting the recommended brushing time (2 minutes), as advised by the French Union for Oral Health. Electric toothbrushes may also include brushing modes suited to different goals: teeth whitening, gum care, and more.
Electric toothbrushes come in two versions that differ in the movement of the brush head. There is the oscillating-pulsating toothbrush, which is highly effective for adults undergoing periodontal or implant maintenance. The oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush, meanwhile, simultaneously performs circular and up-and-down movements to remove plaque completely. With its round head, it fully surrounds the teeth. Among the many manufacturers, Oral-B offers the best rotating-head toothbrushes. There are also electric brush heads with a pressure sensor designed for people with dentures or gingivitis.
Electric toothbrushes are easier to use than manual toothbrushes. You simply place them against your teeth so that the bristles clean everything, including the interdental spaces. You no longer need dental floss to reach them. This type of toothbrush is therefore very practical for people with disabilities or those who have difficulty gripping objects.
Good dental hygiene with ultrasonic toothbrushes
Today, brushing your teeth is becoming simpler and easier while providing excellent oral health and fresh breath. This has been possible since the invention of the ultrasonic toothbrush, another type of electric toothbrush. In fact, the ultrasonic toothbrush emits high-speed vibrations to remove bacteria lodged between the teeth and in the oral cavity. Unlike with a manual toothbrush, you do not have to scrub your teeth. The vibrating technology cleans them once you position the brush head on your teeth. There is also the sonic toothbrush, which sends vibrations through soft, medium or firm bristles, but at a lower frequency than ultrasound.
The Y-Brush toothbrush also features this technology, but differs in its Y shape and its 35,000 nylon bristles, making it much more effective. Indeed, brushing your teeth has never been so fast (based on In-Vivo and In-Vitro tests), with an express brushing time of 5 to 15 seconds compared with the recommended 2 minutes, which is generally not followed - a genuine breakthrough in oral hygiene.
Where should you buy your toothbrush?
Buying in a store is a good option because it allows you to assess the toothbrush directly: grip, design, color, and more. It is particularly suitable when purchasing a single toothbrush. Buying online, on the other hand, lets you benefit from free delivery, subject to certain conditions. On Amazon, for example, through the “Subscribe & Save” program, you can receive free delivery if you buy 5 toothbrushes and have them delivered to the same address.
Why not choose a complete kit for brushing your teeth?
The complete kit includes an electric toothbrush that provides effective brushing with 3 sonic vibration modes, as well as a toothpaste applicator and a storage stand. It may therefore be more practical to choose a toothbrush that is part of a dental care kit.
In addition, you can regularly find exclusive offers on the Y-Brush website to get the Rolls-Royce of electric toothbrushes ;)
Find out more: electric toothbrush guide.
