Is a powered toothbrush better than manual a brush?
It’s hard to say if one is better than the other. The American Dental Association(ADA) says manual brushes can be as effective as powered brushes. However, a study published in the March 2000 issue of the Journal of the ADA gave a favorable report to the powered model used in the study. In more than 16,000 patients who participated in the study, more than 80 percent experienced a `positive effect’, according to the assessment of the dentists and hygienists involved in the study. Thorough work with a manual brush will certainly keep your teeth clean. Powered brushes can be very helpful, however, to a person who has arthritis, say, or some other condition that impairs motor skills. Also, children or adults who are fond of gadgets may become more regular brushers if they use a powered toothbrush. Whatever the type, the ADA recommends replacing your toothbrush every three to four months, or sooner if bristles are frayed. Frayed bristles can damage gums. So check the quality of your brush p
