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Download Article Oral health is an important part of maintaining your overall well-being. According to board-certified dentist Tu Anh Vu, "An electric toothbrush cleans your teeth better than a manual toothbrush because it pulsates at a higher rate than you can move your hands." By following proper technique of using an electric toothbrush and guidelines for twice-daily brushing, you can keep your teeth pearly white, your breath fresh, and help prevent cavities or other infections.[1]
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX When you use an electric toothbrush, think of your teeth as being four sections: the right side, left side, top set of front teeth, and bottom set of front teeth. Brush each section separately by placing the brush at a 45° angle to your gum line, and move the brush in a back and forth motion toward the cutting edge of your teeth. To brush the inner tooth surface, hold the brush vertically and make up and down strokes with the front half of the brush. Keep reading for advice from our Dental Surgeon reviewer on how to brush your tongue and keep your gums healthy. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 254,095 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?How long should I brush my teeth with an electric toothbrush?To properly clean your teeth you should be brushing for a full two minutes, brush the fronts and backs of your teeth, and make sure you aren't neglecting those hard to reach teeth at the back of your mouth.
How hard should you brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush?When using a rechargeable electric toothbrush, it isn't necessary to press hard or scrub. Simply guide the brush while it provides the brushing action. In fact, some electric toothbrushes have pressure sensors that alert you when you're brushing too hard.
Do you need to brush for 2 minutes with electric toothbrush?Electric toothbrushes have a two minute timer, which should be enough to brush all your teeth, but if you need longer to make sure you've brushed each individual tooth well, that's fine. And they also have a red indicator light which shows if you're applying too much pressure, so do pay attention to that.
Do you need to brush in circles with an electric toothbrush?Instead of moving it back and forth or in circles over the teeth, electric toothbrushes simply need to be held gently against the tooth surface at the gum line to clean.
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