Find out what electric toothbrush is most suitable for your oral health needs

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by: Sandra Birchess
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Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 Time: 5:52 PM
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Electric toothbrushes have been clinically proven to remove more plaque than manual toothbrushes and an increasing number of people are buying an electric toothbrush to replace their old manual toothbrush.

There is a huge range of electric toothbrushes on the market today and it can be confusing when faced with an array of different brushes all claiming to have optimum performance levels. When it comes to making a choice, there are some features which you might like to look out for, including sensitive brush heads if you have sensitive teeth, for example, different speed and intensity settings and a built-in timer, which helps to ensure that you brush your teeth for two minutes each time.

Braun Oral B are the most popular brand of electric toothbrush; they have a huge range of brushes to suit patients of all ages. Amongst the most popular products is the Braun Oral-B Professional Care 500 toothbrush, which boasts an in-built 2 minute timer and uses innovative 3D cleaning technology to ensure that every surface of the tooth is cleaned thoroughly. The toothbrush has a daily clean setting, which is suitable for both sensitive and normal teeth. The head rotates 7,600 times per minute, providing a deep, thorough clean.

The Braun Oral-B Triumph IQ 5000 toothbrush is one of the most sophisticated products on the market; the toothbrush uses innovative SmartGuide technology to provide detailed feedback about brushing, including information about the duration and pressure of brushing. The brush has five different cleaning modes, including daily, polish, sensitive, deep clean and massage so you can change the setting to suit your individual needs. This toothbrush is one of the more expensive products but it has numerous oral health benefits; the brush has been clinically proven to remove twice as much plaque as a manual toothbrush.

The Oral B Vitality range of brushes, including Vitality Sonic, Vitality Precision Clean and Vitality Dual Clean are also extremely popular; these brushes represent very good value for money and are clinically proven to remove twice as much plaque as traditional manual toothbrushes. The brush heads are designed to remove plaque from heard to reach areas, including the gum line and the corners of the mouth and the battery will last for five days once fully charged. The range is endorsed and approved by many UK dentists.
Phillips is the other market leader; the Sonicare range of toothbrushes is incredibly popular and has an excellent reputation. Phillips toothbrushes tend to be more expensive than Oral-B brushes but they often use state of the art technology and have a range of attractive features.

The Sonicare HX6731/02 Healthy White Deluxe brush has three different cleaning modes, which includes a setting for people with sensitive teeth and gums. The brush has been designed to ensure the teeth stay healthy and white by providing a deep, thorough clean. There is a quad-pace timer, which alternates between daily cleaning and whitening; this restores the natural brightness of the teeth and gives you a healthy, glossy smile.

The Sonicare HX6972/10 toothbrush is an innovative product, which comes with a UV sanitizer, which removes bacteria from the head of the brush and enables you to store your toothbrush in a safe and hygienic way. The brush has five different cleaning modes, which will cater for the needs of all patients. The brush heads have been specially designed to cover greater surface area, making them more effective in the removal of plaque.

The Sonicare HX6431/46 Hydroclean is a perfect product for those with a slightly lower budget; it represents great value for money and has been proven to effectively remove plaque and promote good oral health. The brush head has been developed using the latest technology and aims to remove plaque from hard to reach areas in the mouth.

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If you need any more help in deciding what electric toothbrush is best for your oral health needs, then you can visit the electric toothbrush website for more details on these oral health boosting apparatus.