It goes without saying that there are countless factors that can influence your smile, but did you know items such as the type of toothbrush you use can as well? Indeed, the smile of a person who brushes manually at least once a day will look different in terms of health than the smile of someone who brushes twice a day, flosses, and uses mouthwash. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist takes a look at the age-old debate of electric toothbrushes versus manual options, and how your grin can benefit from a boost in your preventive dental routine.

Benefits and Cons of an Electric Toothbrush

Though the American Dental Association has placed its seal of acceptance on any toothbrush as effective at removing plaque and tartar, there certainly exist some pros and cons of both electric and manual options. For example, a manual brush is more accessible and more affordable in terms of being able to find one at any grocery store for roughly $4. An electric toothbrush, however, is more effective at removing plaque and are better for individuals with limited mobility.

Taking a more in-depth look at electric options, we see that they can also improve your focus while brushing, and part of this is due to the fact that most have built-in timers. Indeed, just like washing your hands, brushing should be performed for a specified amount of time for it to be truly effective.

On the cons side, however, we see that electric options are a bit pricier than a manual brush, and they are not as easily accessible in grocery stores of all kinds. For more information about this process, give our team a call today.

Are Manual Options Better for Children?

Though younger smiles may be able to better hold smaller, manual brushes, electric options have also proven helpful in a few different ways. First, an electric toothbrush may be more engaging for your little one and help establish good oral health care habits. Indeed, getting a child excited about oral health care may not be the easiest feat, but electric options have been proven to help. Contact our team today to learn more about this process.

Providing Quality Care for Your Smile

At the end of the day, the best preventive option is going to be the one you can get the most out of. Depending on your level of and quality of care at home, a manual option may work just fine. In cases where your routine could use a boost, an electric option might be the more ideal, sustainable route to pursue.

Learn More Today

To learn more about effective preventive care, or to schedule your next appointment with our team, contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 today.