Are electric toothbrushes really better?
That depends on what kind of electric toothbrush to which you refer. Sonicare and Rotodent toothbrushes incorporate new technology to aid in plaque removal; these are superior to manual toothbrushes. However, the battery powered toothbrushes on the market, i.e. spinbrush, are no better than a manual toothbrush and, in fact, are more of a novelty item.