In a study comparing both types, only the rotation - oscillations were more effective than traditional ones. Contrary to what suggested by market prices, the non-electric toothbrushes clean better than traditional mouth, according to a UK study published yesterday conducted by scientists from the universities of Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and Sheffield, found that only one type of electric toothbrush produced better results than common, although the former are considerably more expensive.
According to this study, the rotation-oscillation action is more effective in reducing the damage caused by plaque on the surface of the mouth, so that only electric toothbrushes undertaking such a movement will be more effective than normal.
Anyway, and for those unwilling to throw away your toothbrush modern scientists have not proven to be worse than the electric or cause more wounds in the mouth.
Professor Bill Shaw, director of the project, said that people are fooling themselves, at least with most electric toothbrushes, if they think they are more effective.
The research, coordinated by the panel Cochrane Oral Health, evaluated the results of electric toothbrushes in twenty-nine clinics and 2,500 people.
The brushes studied were divided according to the action of their heads, in five different types: from side to side, circular, ultrasonic vibration, oscillation and rotation-oscillation only.
After observing the results it was concluded that only rotation-oscillation toothbrushes outperformed the manual, because it reduced plaque in a 7% increase and gum disease by 17% more. However, Dr. Gordon Watkins of the British Dental Association said that the most important is that whatever is used, it is done properly.
According to these doctors, the best way to prevent diseases of the teeth and gums is to use toothpaste with fluoride can reduce tooth decay in children by 24% for only three years.
Translation and adaptation: Dominion Dental Drafting
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center
According to this study, the rotation-oscillation action is more effective in reducing the damage caused by plaque on the surface of the mouth, so that only electric toothbrushes undertaking such a movement will be more effective than normal.
Anyway, and for those unwilling to throw away your toothbrush modern scientists have not proven to be worse than the electric or cause more wounds in the mouth.
Professor Bill Shaw, director of the project, said that people are fooling themselves, at least with most electric toothbrushes, if they think they are more effective.
The research, coordinated by the panel Cochrane Oral Health, evaluated the results of electric toothbrushes in twenty-nine clinics and 2,500 people.
The brushes studied were divided according to the action of their heads, in five different types: from side to side, circular, ultrasonic vibration, oscillation and rotation-oscillation only.
After observing the results it was concluded that only rotation-oscillation toothbrushes outperformed the manual, because it reduced plaque in a 7% increase and gum disease by 17% more. However, Dr. Gordon Watkins of the British Dental Association said that the most important is that whatever is used, it is done properly.
According to these doctors, the best way to prevent diseases of the teeth and gums is to use toothpaste with fluoride can reduce tooth decay in children by 24% for only three years.
Translation and adaptation: Dominion Dental Drafting
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center
