You most likely understand the importance of brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for a healthy, attractive smile. Unfortunately, you may not be familiar with the best dentistry tools to use for truly clean teeth. While there are hundreds of toothbrushes on the market, opting for an electronic toothbrush benefits the look and underlying health of your mouth, teeth, and gums.
Plaque Formation
Food particles left in your mouth develop into plaque on the surface of your teeth. Over time, the buildup of plaque combines with bacteria in your mouth, producing acids. These acids erode your tooth enamel, forming cavities and causing tooth decay.
While brushing and rinsing twice or more each day helps removes this plaque, it is more challenging to reach all areas of your teeth with a manual toothbrush. Fortunately, an electronic toothbrush is a more effective dentistry solution. Not only are they able to clean hard to reach areas of your mouth, teeth, and gums, but their power cleans quickly, deeply, and effectively. For the removal of plaque on your teeth and gums, an electronic toothbrush is often a better option.
Choosing an Electronic Toothbrush
Visit your local discount retailer and you will find a large selection of electronic toothbrushes. When shopping, select one that offers a round brush head, which is inspired by your dentist’s tools. The rounded brush is able to clean a larger area of your teeth in a shorter amount of time. A rounded head is also capable of moving gently across your teeth and gums, without causing any irritation.
Also, select an electronic toothbrush that offers a few different speed controls. Removing the plaque on your teeth will require a higher speed, but a slower speed is best for gentle cleaning of your gums.
Proper brushing, regular dental exams, and professional cleanings are smart options for preventing and removing plaque. To learn more about plaque removal and the benefits of electronic toothbrushes, schedule an exam with our team at Howl Dental today. Call 918-749-1626 to schedule your visit.