Oral B Electric Toothbrush
In 2007, the Oral B Professional Care 7850 toothbrush was named the Best Electric Toothbrush by Consumer Search. There are a variety of other Oral B Electric Toothbrushes in different price ranges. There is likely to be one to fit most anyone's budget and dental needs.
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Significance
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The pulsating and oscillating motion of the brushes in Oral B toothbrushes is integral in removing plaque from teeth. Pulsation produces an in-and-out movement with the brush head, while the oscillation provides good side-to-side movement. In addition to the brush's actions, the manual use of the electric brush is still of great importance. People must be certain to reach the fronts and backs of all of their teeth while brushing, even when using an electric toothbrush.
Features
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The "Journal of Dentistry" claims that while all electric toothbrushes work well, the line of Oral B electric toothbrushes tend to provide better plaque removal. People who use Oral B toothbrushes have fewer dental ailments like cavities and gum disease. The "Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics" claims that all versions of the Oral B electric toothbrushes outperformed other brands with regard to plaque removal (see Resources below).
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Types
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Oral B electric toothbrushes range in price from a few dollars to over $100. There are basic spin-brush models available for purchase in your grocery store or drug store checkout aisle. More advanced models include rechargeable toothbrushes, and models with interchangeable brush heads are often kept behind locked cases as they are hot items for thefts.
Most of the Oral B electric toothbrush models in the higher prices ranges come with warranties that may be extended for a nominal fee.
Types
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Sonic toothbrushes are said to provide more than 30,000 brush strokes per minute. While there is some concern that this may damage tooth enamel or resin on resin-bonded teeth, such claims are false, according to the "Journal of Dentistry."
The Oral B electric toothbrush features a sonic brush called the Oral B Sonic Complete. This brush allows you to choose from a variety of sonic speeds. It also features a soft mode for gentler cleaning of tongue and gums. It works on a 2-minute timer and assures users that careful brushing with this model in this span of time will result in the cleanest teeth possible without a visit to the dentist.
History
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The first electric toothbrush was patented in 1880, but not sold until 1939 (in Sweden). The Broxodent was an electric toothbrush first introduced by Squibb Pharmaceutical for the American Dental Association in 1960. Both of these models would appear quite primitive compared with one of today's top electric toothbrush models, but were undoubtedly key in the advanced research required to create models like the Orla B electric toothbrush and its many varieties.
Benefits
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Dentists say that any form of teeth brushing is certainly beneficial to overall oral health, but most are quick to state that electric toothbrushes have an edge over manual ones. Prevention and removal of plaque is by far the biggest key to maintaining your own healthy teeth. Oral B electric toothbrushes can claim an enormous role in such prevention and dental health maintenance.
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Resources
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