Electric Toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes are wonderful inventions for those who may have difficulty handling a regular toothbrush. Often elderly patients, or those with wrist injuries, can benefit from the comfort and minimal effort of using an electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have a small motor that moves the head of the toothbrush independent of the toothbrush handle. You still have to move the toothbrush around the inside of the mouth, but you do not have to make the smaller brushing motions that clean the teeth.

When choosing an electric toothbrush, look for one that has a dense rotating head or brush tufts that are close and compact. Also, a timer for two minutes and a rechargeable but lightweight handle are preferable. Make sure the one you choose is a popular brand; there's nothing worse than spending lots of time looking all over the place for replacement brush heads.

Remember that electric toothbrushes are effective at cleaning teeth, but you still need to make sure you place the toothbrush in the mouth so that all teeth get brushed.