Are Sonic Toothbrushes Really Worth The Expense?
After undergoing dental implants in Richmond, the importance of good oral care cannot be overestimated. After all, caring for your teeth in the right way is paramount to the longevity of your implant. As a result, there’s been a lot written about manual vs electric tooth brushes and it’s generally agreed that the electric variety can deliver better results. However today we thought we’d take it one step further and touch on sonic tooth brushes. In essence they’re looked upon as toothbrushes on steroids, but with prices ranging anywhere from £60 upwards are they really worth the expense?
All the advertising points to the fact that a sonic tooth brush gives you a far better clean because it has the ability to eradicate plaque, food and other debris using a sonic ripple effect. This means that according to manufacturers, a sonic brush can clean areas even where the bristles don’t actually touch. This is done by vibrating at up to 40,000 revolutions per minute. When you compare this to around 3000 strokes for a regular electric toothbrush, it’s easy to be convinced that sonic tooth brushes are the only item you need if you really want the best for your teeth. However are they really all they’re cracked up to be?
Firstly evidence does suggest that they really can clean areas that a conventional tooth brush can’t reach. Extreme vibration stimulates saliva, water and toothpaste and powers it into areas such as below the gum line and in between the teeth. Secondly there is also evidence to support the fact that people brush longer with sonic toothbrushes too. Finally many people who use sonic tooth brushes regularly say that their teeth feel cleaner when they run their tongue over them. All that said, does it mean that they’re truly superior to other types of tooth brush?
The reality is that is depends on both you and your oral routine. For instance if your daily cleaning routine involves frequent brushing with a normal tooth brush, daily flossing and rinsing with a good mouthwash, then it’s fair to say that you’re probably getting everything and more that a sonic brush can deliver. However if you’re only giving your teeth a quick ‘once over’ with no flossing then a sonic tooth brush might well be a better option. That said, despite advertising claims, a sonic tooth brush is no substitute for flossing.
So to sum up, if you don’t floss regularly or not at all, then a sonic tooth brush will serve you better than a standard or electric tooth brush would. However if you do floss then a sonic tooth brush might not be all that necessary.
If you want to find out more about how the right brushing can help after experiencing dental implants in Richmond then contact Sheen Dental on 020 8876 5277. Alternatively if you’re weighing up the pros and cons of dental implants then check out our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk where you can find a multitude of information to help you make an informed decision.