The famous question - which is REALLY better - the manual vs electric toothbrush?  It depends!  Believe it or not, sometimes I recommend a manual for someone and other times I recommend an electric.

WHY A MANUAL
I would recommend a manual toothbrush if someone is already using an electric brush but NOT doing a good enough job :).  If I still notice plaque and calculus on the teeth after twice a day brushing with an electric, this probably means they should switch to a manual.

A lot of people don't like the feeling of an electric brush either. The main goal is you WANT to brush, and twice a day is important.  Always use a soft brush, those medium or hard brushes WILL cause sensitivity over time by removing part of your gum tissue and even wear away enamel.


WHY AN ELECTRIC
An electric brush is probably what I recommend the most.  An electric brush is great because it does the hard work for you.  All you need to do is hold the brush onto the teeth (and a little on the gums too in order to massage those gums!) and the electric brush rotates and moves for you.  The movement will help to remove the most plaque on a regular basis. Make sure to always use a soft bristled electric brush as well.


AT THE END OF THE DAY
Use the brush that works for you or your child!  If you don't like brushing or you feel your teeth don't feel clean after, switch brushes!  Brush twice a day and get those teeth as clean as possible to prevent stains, gum disease and cavities.

Watch the video below where I explain this a little more:

Resources:
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​Manual: https://en.boutique.oralscience.com/products/curaprox-toothbrushes-bundle-deal 
Electric Toothbrush: https://amzn.to/3HyDwTi 
Kids Electric: https://amzn.to/3hoGiQ8 
Kids Animal Electric (so cute!): https://amzn.to/3FNNO0j

Andrea Twarowski, RRDH - www.thetoothlady.com