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When it comes to innovation, there is something new in tooth brushing. Following the mainstream adoption of electric toothbrushes, it is now the turn of 360 toothbrushes to flood the dental care market. Before getting yours and placing a great deal of hope and expectation in this model, you should take the time to understand what 360 toothbrushes are. This will help you understand how they enable you to maintain good oral hygiene while taking care of your teeth and gums.
Here is a guide to help you learn more about the new technology behind 360 electric toothbrushes.
What is a 360 electric toothbrush?
The 360 electric toothbrush is also known as a mouthpiece toothbrush or a mouthguard toothbrush, thanks to its shape and design. It is an intelligent toothbrush used like a mouthguard that you might need for football. The U-shaped brush covers all your teeth at once with numerous bristles. The idea is to save time and keep your hands free. Instead of brushing your teeth while focusing on cleaning them one by one, you clean them all at the same time. It applies good pressure to your teeth during brushing.
At least, that is the promise of these new 360 electric toothbrushes! Deep cleaning without effort? However, this type of toothbrush is used for micro-cleaning and teeth whitening, not to replace your daily brushing, but to complement a deep clean. They feature several brush heads and are rechargeable.
In any case, keep in mind that no 360 electric toothbrush has yet proven that it can be used on its own. You must therefore maintain a tooth-brushing routine with a conventional manual or electric toothbrush.
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The different types of 360 electric toothbrushes
Although this technology is still relatively new on the market, there are various versions of these toothbrushes, and there is no doubt that other types will be developed in the future.
The sonic 360 toothbrush
Very stylish, it has a haute couture feel with its raised patterns. A charging base is also often included. In addition, its small size allows toothpaste to stay in the channel. It does not have just one sonic vibration mode, but several modes: gentle, normal and intensive, depending on your dental sensitivity. However, the vibrations are fairly weak. The Y-Brush toothbrush is a fast toothbrush that is particularly resistant to water splashes. It is possible to use a single handle with several toothbrushes.
The LewisCare 360 toothbrush
This version promises to whiten your teeth and adds a blue light. It vibrates more than the others and cleans the surface, but not the spaces between the teeth. It can therefore be an option if you use whitening toothpastes (avoid those containing charcoal).
What are the advantages and disadvantages of 360 electric toothbrushes?
Should you buy this type of toothbrush? It actually depends on each person, but especially on the benefits you can get from it.
The advantages of a 360 toothbrush
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It provides another opportunity to clean your teeth after your usual brushing.
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It may help whiten your teeth.
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It adapts to orthodontic appliances, making them easier to clean.
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Your hands remain free while using it.
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It does not require much additional time.
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Your teeth receive more brushing time (up to 45 seconds on each tooth, compared with one or two seconds when moving from tooth to tooth with a regular toothbrush).
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Some models can be trimmed if they are too large to fit in your mouth.
- It works with a timer that indicates when brushing time is complete.
- It is often sold with a storage case so you can take it anywhere
The disadvantages of a 360 toothbrush
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They do not replace regular brushing, so you double the time spent in the bathroom;
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They cannot reach hard-to-access areas;
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One size does not always fit everyone, and it may not reach the molars at the back of the mouth;
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It does not allow you to focus on each tooth while cleaning it and notice problems, cavities or trapped food;
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Many models charge via USB rather than the conventional wall outlet in the bathroom.
In summary, a good sonic or oscillating toothbrush does most of the work, while your 360 toothbrush adds some whitening and catches anything you missed.
Combined with mouthwash, flossing and brushing, a 360 toothbrush adds another period of dental cleaning.
How do you use a 360 toothbrush?
It is a strange sensation, but one that will not be completely unfamiliar to those who have had braces or worn a mouthguard for sports.
Most 360 toothbrushes are one-size-fits-all, so if they do not fit, you do not have many options available.
Using a 360 toothbrush is simple:
- Attach the mouthpiece to the base;
- Add toothpaste around the entire mouthpiece to ensure that it touches all your teeth;
- Place the brush in your mouth so that it covers all your teeth, both upper and lower;
- Turn on the brush and hold it in place for about 45 seconds, or for as long as indicated by the manufacturer;
- Turn it off (inside your mouth so that it does not spray) and rinse the device and your mouth.
The different models of 360 toothbrushes have slightly different operating methods: some come with a toothpaste compartment that automatically spreads toothpaste through the brush when you turn it on. You should also know that you must completely clean and dry the mouthpiece before charging it. Unlike an ordinary toothbrush with a head that you rinse under the tap and shake dry, you have a multitude of bristles to clean.
To learn more, discover our range of automatic toothbrushes.
