How to brush with an electric tooth brush
Both manual and electric toothbrushes can do a good job of cleaning teeth. Electric toothbrushes may be helpful for people with reduced grip or hand mobility.
Just as with a manual toothbrush, it is important to make sure that an electric toothbrush is moved across all surfaces of the teeth and gums for a thorough clean.
Read the instructions on the box first to determine if an electric toothbrush is suitable for you.
Follow these tips for using an electric toothbrush:
Brush in the morning and at night before going to bed.
Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste on a soft headed toothbrush.
Start with the outside surfaces. Let the electric toothbrush do the work for you. Move the toothbrush slowly from tooth to tooth, gently massaging the gums, and stopping for a few seconds on each tooth.
Repeat on the inside surfaces.
Slowly move the brush over the chewing surfaces, pausing for a few seconds on each tooth. Spit out toothpaste, but don’t rinse with water.
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