Do electric toothbrushes really work better than regular ones?
Commercials would certainly have you believe electric toothbrushes are better. But then again, commercials would also have you believe that women find male “body sprays” completely irresistible. Trust us — not true. But back to oral hygiene. This 2004 article from the BBC states that “electric toothbrushes may be better at removing plaque and preventing gum disease than manual brushes.” According to a British study involving 1,786 people, “people who used an electric toothbrush for one month reduced their plaque levels by 11% compared with those who used manual brushes.” However, according to the Boston Globe, not all electric toothbrushes are created equal. Consumers should look for toothbrushes with “rotation-oscillation action.” This type of brushing helps get rid of plaque more effectively.
