How To Choose A Good Electric Toothbrush For An Adult And A Child And Which Manufacturers Are Better + Videos And Reviews

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How to choose an electric toothbrush

To keep your teeth healthy, it is important to clean them properly. The toothbrush plays an important role in this. Electric devices replaced conventional devices. There are many types of them in stores. Every year manufacturers release new improved models, supply them with additional functions. It is not easy to make the right choice among such a variety of oral care items, so it is important to know how to choose a quality electric toothbrush.

Content

• 1 What are the electric toothbrushes

  • 1.1 Advantages and disadvantages of electric brushes - table

    1.1.1 Should I give preference to an electric toothbrush - video

• 2 How to choose the best toothbrush

  • 2.1 Availability of multiple modes
  • 2.2 Availability of additional functions
  • 2.3 How to choose an electric toothbrush - video

  • 2.4 Choosing for a child

    2.4.1 How to choose a toothbrush for a child - video

• 3 Rating of the highest-rated products (5 out of 5) on Yandex Market - table

  3.1 Photo gallery of the highest rated toothbrushes by user reviews

• 4 Customer Reviews

What are electric toothbrushes?

Modern electric toothbrushes run on AA batteries or rechargeable batteries. The former are similar to the usual ones both in design and in price, but due to additional vibrations they have a greater cleansing effect. The latter are expensive, but they can provide reliable protection of teeth from bacterial plaque and caries.

The variety of toothbrushes on the market makes the choice much more difficult.

According to the method of cleaning, they are of three types.

1. Classic. They have a rotating head that makes pulsating and circular movements. Can be equipped with additional attachments for cleaning the tongue, massaging the gums, removing plaque, etc.
2. Sound. They clean their teeth due to the built-in generator, which converts electricity into sound vibration waves. They make about 18 thousand rotational movements.
3. Ultrasonic. Just like the previous type of brushes, they have a generator, but converting electricity into ultrasonic frequencies. They attack enamel and destroy tartar. The number of rotations reaches 100 thousand revolutions per minute.

Inna Virabova, President of the International Dental Association (IDA), Oral-B and Blend-a-Med expert:

“Modern children are very lucky in terms of personal hygiene - today even toothbrushes have become magic! For example, an Oral-B children's electric toothbrush is allowed for children from 3 years old, which means it is absolutely safe for the child's enamel and gums. And Oral-B's Magic Timer app makes daily cleaning not only great, but fun! A child can receive awards for good brushing and demonstrate them not only to you, but also to the pediatric dentist. Thanks to this option, the application will help the specialist to identify errors and shortcomings in the individual hygiene of the child's oral cavity and correct them in time."

Advantages and disadvantages of electric brushes - table

Benefits	Multiple studies have shown that electric brushes clean teeth better than ordinary ones, even in hard-to-reach places. Contribute to uniform cleansing of the oral cavity due to the same effect on different areas. The time that must be spent on cleaning is reduced to two minutes. It is easy to control with built-in timers.
disadvantages	Improper use can cause tooth sensitivity. Needs recharging or battery replacement. It has contraindications for people with sensitive enamel, wedge-shaped teeth defects, gum inflammation, signs of the onset of caries (white spots).

Should I give preference to an electric toothbrush - video

How to choose the best toothbrush

When buying a dental cleaner, pay attention to the following features.

1. Diameter of the nozzle. The ideal size is 1.5 cm, so you can more easily reach hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.
2. Handle comfort. It will be better if it has a non-slip surface.
3. Softness of the bristles. Dentists recommend using a medium-hard bristle - it copes well with plaque, does not damage the enamel and does not lead to destruction.

Think in advance about the additional costs you may need. For example, battery-powered toothbrushes are cheaper, but you will have to spend money on new batteries from time to time. It is worth paying attention to the storage of the device and additional attachments to it. Some models have a travel case for easy travel.

Multiple modes

The availability of different cleaning options should be taken into account by those who purchase a brush for the whole family or have any problems with the oral cavity.

1. Whitening. It is an additional attachment with a certain speed and direction of the bristles.
2. Delicate cleaning. Suitable for people with sensitive teeth.
3. Massage. Reduces bleeding and gum inflammation.
4. Addictive. Some people initially experience unpleasant sensations associated with vibration. In this regard, certain models have a more gentle cleaning regimen. Either the total running time can be reduced or the speed of movement of the bristles can be reduced.
5. Floss-asset. Used for deep cleansing between teeth.

Availability of additional functions

Supplying your toothbrushes with a timer allows you to control the brushing time. It gives a signal when it is necessary to finish the procedure or it is time to move on to the next part of the dentition. This allows you to save the enamel from unnecessary mechanical stress. The same function is performed by the pressure sensor, which monitors the pressure of the bristles. When brushing your teeth, you do not need to apply additional pressure and make movements that you do with a regular brush, this can damage the enamel. In case of exceeding the permissible value, the pulsating movements stop or a light or sound signal is given.

Having considered all the factors, you need to determine their significance for yourself and family members. Visit your dentist before buying to check your dental and oral health. You need to consider your needs and capabilities and then buy a brush from a reputable manufacturer. After all, companies that have proven themselves from the best side take care of research, attract dentists, and value product quality.

How to choose an electric toothbrush - video

Choosing for a child

When buying, it is important to pay attention to the presence of attachments and special modes for children of different ages. For babies 3-4 years old, the head with bristles should be small and have a more delicate brushing regime than for children aged 7 and older. It will be better if the kit includes a brush that gently cleans your teeth. The presence of a timer with sound signals in the form of a melody will arouse interest of the child, and the ergonomic handle of a short length will prevent the brush from slipping out of the hand.

Using an electric toothbrush encourages children to brush their teeth regularly

The habit of daily oral hygiene should be formed in the child from an early age. Monotonous, routine cleaning causes rejection in children. But electric toothbrushes spark interest, brushing your teeth becomes a game. According to dentists, a child can use an electric toothbrush from the age of three under the supervision of parents, but not constantly, so as not to destroy the enamel. It is still being formed in children and is not as hard as in adults. Therefore, it is better to purchase a brush from 8 years old with a gentle cleaning regime. You only need to buy a children's model. In addition, regarding the purchase, you should consult a pediatric dentist, who will give his recommendations depending on the condition of the child's teeth.

The variety of children's electric toothbrushes allows you to choose a model for every taste

The addictive function will help your toddler become comfortable with vibration, which can be unpleasant even for an adult at first. For example, the PhilipsSonicare For Kids HX6311 / 02 brush gradually increases the cleaning time over the course of three months. Choosing the right child's toothbrush will help develop your child's dental care skills.

How to choose a toothbrush for a child - video

Rating of products with the highest rating (5 out of 5) on Yandex Market - table

	Oral-BProfessional Care 500	Oral-BProfessional Care 5000 D34	Oral-B Pro7000	Philips Sonicare For Kids HX6311 / 02	Oral-B Professional Care 700	Philips Sonicare DiamondClean HX9342 / 02
A type	classic	classic	classic	sound for children	classic	sound
Main nozzle shape	round	round	round	elongated	round	elongated
Types of nozzles	standard	1.standard; 2.whitening	standard, whitening	standard	standard	standard
Operating modes	standard	1.standard; 2. Whitening mode; 3. massage mode; 4. Gentle cleaning mode	1.standard; 2. whitening mode; 3. massage mode; delicate cleaning mode	1.standard; 2. Gentle cleaning mode	standard	1.standard; 2. whitening mode; 3. massage mode; 4. Gentle cleaning mode
Maximum speed	1.7600 directed movements per minute; 2.20,000 pulsations per minute	1.8800 directed movements per minute; 2.40,000 pulsations per minute	1.8800 directed movements per minute; 2.48000 pulsations per minute	1,8000 directed movements per minute; 2.31000 pulsations per minute	1.8800 directed movements per minute; 2.20,000 pulsations per minute	1,8000 directed movements per minute; 2.31000 pulsations per minute
Food	from battery	from battery	from battery	from battery	from battery	from battery
Tooth pressure sensor	not	there is	there is	not	there is	not
Display	not	there is	there is	not	not	not
Indication	1.charging; 2. wear and tear; 3.setae	1.charging; 2. wear and tear; 3.setae	1.charging; 2. wear and tear; 3.setae	charging	charging	charging
Timer	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is	there is
Storage	stand	1. stand with holders for additional nozzles; 2.travel case included	1. stand with holders for additional nozzles; 2.travel case included	stand with holders for additional nozzles	stand	stand
Additional Information	-	SmartGuide wireless display	1.the connection of the brush via the Bluetooth 4.0 interface with the mobile application Oral-B App, which in real time gives recommendations for brushing teeth and records data on the user's activity; 2. The application allows you to program personal cleaning settings, including the time and operating modes	1. One short brush head for children aged 4-6; 2. one extended cleaning head for children from 7 years old, 3. three replaceable panels; 4. timer with melodies; 5. gentle cleaning mode for children from 4 years old; 6.intensive cleaning mode for children from 7 years old	-	-

Photo gallery of the highest rated toothbrushes by user reviews

It will help remove even the most difficult stains and plaque in just a few applications

Has several attachments included

A smart toothbrush with many modes of operation will remember your personal brushing settings

Has a wireless display, charging and bristle wear indicator

Such a toothbrush will surely arouse your child's interest and teach him to brush his teeth daily.

The most elegant electric brush with the best Whitening function from Philips

Customer Reviews

There are a great many models of electric toothbrushes now, but it is important to choose the one that will help to improve dental health among this variety. It is necessary to pay attention not only to its appearance, but also to additional functions that will make cleaning the oral cavity comfortable and convenient.