Manual toothbrushes can successfully remove dental plaque from the surfaces of your teeth, but by automatically generating the majority of necessary mechanical power, electric toothbrushes can make the task easier to accomplish, reducing the risk of a tired hand causing you to miss a spot or brush too harshly. Some electric toothbrushes offer additional protection through special features. For instance, some power brushes produces sonic vibrations to help weaken bacterial plaque and make it easier to remove from your teeth and gum line. Others have small heads that are specially designed to reach those hard-to-reach places around and behind your back teeth, where bacteria are fond of hiding. Dr. Kania will advise you whch option is best for your unique condition.
Even with an electric toothbrush and excellent adherence to your hygiene routine, some spots of bacterial dental plaque can remain long enough to calcify (harden) into tartar. As an insoluble substance (meaning it doesn’t dissolve in water), tartar can cling to your teeth and under your gums stubbornly enough to resist your toothbrush and floss. Be sure to attend your dental checkup and cleaning as Dr. Kania advises, to ensure your good oral hygiene.
If using a manual toothbrush is difficult due to arthritis or another medical condition, then an electric toothbrush can help you maintain an adequate level of oral hygiene without overtaxing your hand’s muscles and joints. Regardless of your choice of toothbrush, however, it is only effective when complimented with regular professional maintenance. To learn more, or to schedule your consultation, contact Dr. Kania at our San Diego periodontist’s office by calling (760) 642-0711. Located in the 92024 area, we proudly serve patients from Encinitas, San Diego, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, La Costa, and the neighboring communities.
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