This is the question we asked several (fictional) people. Here are their responses.
John, 43, single, electrical engineer: "Uh, well I guess that depends on what you ate for dinner. If you ate something really smelly like spicy octopus or something it would probably be a good idea to brush before you sleep. I mean, who wants sticky, smelly chunks of tentacle in their mouth all night? But if you just ate some cornflakes or something, I don't think you need to worry."
True electric toothbrushes are rechargeable units with plug-in docks. These brushes have extensive features, speeds and sonic technology to guarantee a deeper clean than your manual toothbrush.
Eddie, 7, single, second grader: "We should brush our teeth every day probably more than once or twice because it's good for you. Miss Frizzle went into a mouth and looked at all the yucky stuff that was in the mouth and the yucky stuff was attacking the teeth and making holes and bad stuff like that and if we don't brush we will have the yucky stuff in out mouth too and it's bad. Except I don't like to, so sometimes I don't. Don't tell my mommy."
But before those benefits are listed, there is one additional benefit that some mouthwashes offer that others do not. That benefit is increased cavity protection from those mouthwashes that are infused with fluoride, as fluoride will help to harden the enamel of the tooth and thereby ward off excessive tooth decay and cavity formation.
The American Dental Association also recommends an electric toothbrush for individuals who have limited mobility in their hands and wrists. This can include people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, or other dexterity issues. And electric toothbrush has a larger handle and does not require you to vigorously shake your hand and wrist to clean your teeth.
Karen, 24, engaged, free-lance photographer: "Definitely brush. I take a lot of people's pictures, and there is just no way is the picture turning out well if someone's got nasty teeth. Brush, brush, brush and come to me! I can make you a model!
Dr. Abram, 51, married, dentist: "It is important that everyone brushes twice a day. It is essential to brush at night because your mouth will dry out during the night causing bacteria to fix to your teeth, damaging the enamel. Nighttime is the perfect breeding time for oral bacteria. You don't want them making a home in your mouth overnight."
Avoid that biannual scolding from your dentist in Lincoln, NE and his dental assistant and invest in an electric toothbrush. You will be happy you made the investment when you don't have buy dentures, or have another cavity filled because you were put off by the short term cost of an electric toothbrush. In investing in good hygiene habits and tools can help avoid unpleasant dental visits in the future.
John, 43, single, electrical engineer: "Uh, well I guess that depends on what you ate for dinner. If you ate something really smelly like spicy octopus or something it would probably be a good idea to brush before you sleep. I mean, who wants sticky, smelly chunks of tentacle in their mouth all night? But if you just ate some cornflakes or something, I don't think you need to worry."
True electric toothbrushes are rechargeable units with plug-in docks. These brushes have extensive features, speeds and sonic technology to guarantee a deeper clean than your manual toothbrush.
Eddie, 7, single, second grader: "We should brush our teeth every day probably more than once or twice because it's good for you. Miss Frizzle went into a mouth and looked at all the yucky stuff that was in the mouth and the yucky stuff was attacking the teeth and making holes and bad stuff like that and if we don't brush we will have the yucky stuff in out mouth too and it's bad. Except I don't like to, so sometimes I don't. Don't tell my mommy."
But before those benefits are listed, there is one additional benefit that some mouthwashes offer that others do not. That benefit is increased cavity protection from those mouthwashes that are infused with fluoride, as fluoride will help to harden the enamel of the tooth and thereby ward off excessive tooth decay and cavity formation.
The American Dental Association also recommends an electric toothbrush for individuals who have limited mobility in their hands and wrists. This can include people with arthritis, carpal tunnel, or other dexterity issues. And electric toothbrush has a larger handle and does not require you to vigorously shake your hand and wrist to clean your teeth.
Karen, 24, engaged, free-lance photographer: "Definitely brush. I take a lot of people's pictures, and there is just no way is the picture turning out well if someone's got nasty teeth. Brush, brush, brush and come to me! I can make you a model!
Dr. Abram, 51, married, dentist: "It is important that everyone brushes twice a day. It is essential to brush at night because your mouth will dry out during the night causing bacteria to fix to your teeth, damaging the enamel. Nighttime is the perfect breeding time for oral bacteria. You don't want them making a home in your mouth overnight."
Avoid that biannual scolding from your dentist in Lincoln, NE and his dental assistant and invest in an electric toothbrush. You will be happy you made the investment when you don't have buy dentures, or have another cavity filled because you were put off by the short term cost of an electric toothbrush. In investing in good hygiene habits and tools can help avoid unpleasant dental visits in the future.
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