{"id":30,"date":"2019-09-04T18:51:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T18:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2019-09-26T18:51:13","modified_gmt":"2019-09-26T18:51:13","slug":"what-toothbrush-should-i-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/04\/what-toothbrush-should-i-use\/","title":{"rendered":"What Toothbrush Should You Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_97450112__1559658629_45863-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man choosing between electric and manual toothbrush\" class=\"wp-image-31\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_97450112__1559658629_45863-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_97450112__1559658629_45863-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_97450112__1559658629_45863.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to taking care of your teeth, there are a lot of questions to ask yourself. What toothbrush should I use? Firm or soft bristles? Electric or manual? Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/checkups-and-cleanings.html\">your dentist is here<\/a> to help you make that decision. Continue reading below to learn how to select the right kind of toothbrush for your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soft, Medium, or Firm Bristles?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the vast majority of people, your dentist will recommend\nusing the softest bristled brush you can find, especially if you brush your\nteeth with vigor. If you use a brush with medium or hard bristles, you could\nactually irritate your gum tissue and wear down the enamel of your teeth. Over\ntime, this can leave you more susceptible to tooth decay and painful\nsensitivity. Additionally, make sure the tips of the bristles you select are\nround, as they do a better job of cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual or Electric?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things to consider when picking between a\npowered and a disposable toothbrush, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Cost. <\/strong>Electric toothbrushes cost several\ntimes more than manual ones, and you\u2019ll have to change the brush head every\nthree months, as often as you should switch out your manual brush. However,\nsome studies have shown that electric toothbrushes remove plaque more\neffectively, so you may end up saving money on dental bills in the long run. <\/li><li><strong>Likeability. <\/strong>Ultimately, the best\ntoothbrush for you is one that you\u2019re going to enjoy using and will motivate\nyou to brush at least twice a day. Many people enjoy using powered toothbrushes\nmore because it takes some of the work off you. Also, children might like\nelectric toothbrushes better since they can come equipped with their favorite\ncartoon characters or play fun music. <\/li><li><strong>Dexterity.<\/strong> Some people with mobility\nissues like arthritis may find it easier to use electric toothbrushes, since\nthey do the moving for you. In addition, it may be simpler for children to use\nelectric toothbrushes, since their little arms might not be great at scrubbing\ntheir teeth yet. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, your dentist would recommend getting an electric\ntoothbrush with the softest bristles you can find. But as long as you\u2019re\nbrushing every day, it doesn\u2019t really matter all that much what kind you\u2019re\nusing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Advanced Smile Design in Willow Grove, PA, Drs. Isdaner\nand Patel treat patients of all ages with all kinds of dentistry under one\nroof. You can consider them your \u201cone-stop shop\u201d for dentistry! If you need\nhelp selecting a type of toothbrush to buy, have one of our doctors settle the\ndebate for you by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.willowgrovedentist.com\/contact.html\">contacting\nthem here<\/a> or calling (215) 659-3334. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to taking care of your teeth, there are a lot of questions to ask yourself. What toothbrush should I use? Firm or soft bristles? Electric or manual? Fortunately, your dentist is here to help you make that decision. 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