Research shows that electric toothbrushes–like an Oral-B oscillating-rotating electric toothbrush–consistently reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than a manual toothbrush in both the short-and-long term.
The main benefits to an electric toothbrush are:
- Consistent power delivery for a dentist like clean
- Can remove up to 100% more plaque than a manual brush
- Reduces tooth decay and improves gum health
- Can help eliminate bad breath
- Timers and pacers to encourage a 2 minute clean
- Various cleaning modes
- Different brush heads – Differing styles to achieve differing results
- Fading bristles – Reminding you when to change your brush head
- Value added features – Travel cases, apps & more
- Fun and engaging – Reduces the boredom to ensure a proper clean
- Internal or removable batteries – 5 days to 6 months battery life
- Relatively low lifetime cost
- Confidence – Cleaner, healthier teeth boost your self satisfaction
1. Yaacob M, et al.,. Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014