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An electric toothbrush is a battery-operated toothbrush that relies on electric power to move the brush head. The first electric toothbrush was created in the 1880s. They were originally intended for people with limited motor skills who couldn't use their arms or hands to brush their teeth with a manual toothbrush. Many people think... more »
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. more »
A healthy smile is always a pleasure to observe. Cleaning your teeth diligently will protect your teeth and protect you from diseases. Brush your teeth after every meal, and floss once a day. For the best results, instead of using a manual toothbrush, use an electric toothbrush. The Rota-Dent electric toothbrush is one of the best... more »
You can have a healthy smile if you take care of your teeth daily. This means eating less sugary food, brushing after every meal, flossing every day and seeing your dentist twice a year. Dentists also recommend electric toothbrushes that far surpass earlier models. There are many to choose from, including 12 rechargeable electric... more »
Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. Symptoms include bleeding of the gums during and after brushing your teeth and red, swollen gums. Gingivitis occurs when teeth are not properly taken care of through oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth and seeing a dentist regularly are important in preventing gingivitis. If your... more »
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An electric toothbrush is an effective oral hygiene tool, reducing staining and gum disease, and motivating you to brush your teeth thoroughly.... more »
An electric toothbrush motor works due to an electric charge produced by a small battery in the toothbrush. Some electric toothbrushes work by... more »
Electric toothbrushes are great inventions for getting into places that normal toothbrushes aren't able to. Instead of trying to brush well we can... more »
Electric toothbrushes are much more commonplace these days and rightfully so. Many of these toothbrushes offer a cleaning capability that mimics a... more »
An early electric toothbrush was produced in Switzerland in 1939, but it did not sell well and was quickly taken off the market. In 1954, a dental... more »
An electric toothbrush is a toothbrush that uses electric power to move the brush head, normally in an oscillating pattern, though electric toothbrushes are sometimes called rotary toothbrushes.
History
The first successful electric toothbrush, the Broxodent, was conceived in Switzerland in 1954 by Dr. Philippe-Guy Woog. Woogs electric toothbrushes were originally manufactured in Switzerland (later in France) for Broxo S.A. The first clinical study showing its superiority over manual brushing was published by Pr. Arthur Jean Held in Geneva in 1956. Electric toothbrushes were initially created for patients with limited motor skills, as well as orthodontic patients (such as those with braces). Claims have been made that these are more effective than manual toothbrushes, as it leaves less room for patients to brush incorrectly.
The Broxo Electric Toothbrush was introduced in the USA by E. R. Squibb and Sons Pharmaceuticals at the centennial of the American Dental Association in 1959. After introduction, it was marketed in the USA by Squibb under the names Broxo-Dent or Broxodent. In the 1980s, Squibb transferred distribution of the Broxodent line to the Somerset Labs division of Bristol Myers/Squibb.
While the Broxodent may have been the first electric toothbrush and a superior product, the electric toothbrush that caught the publics attention in USA was the General Electric Automatic Toothbrush introduced in the early 1960s. Similar to the Broxodent in function, it differed in one major aspect: the cordless hand piece relied on rechargeable NiCad batteries for power, while the Broxodent hand piece was designed to plug into a standard wall outlet and run on AC line voltage. Broxodent USA models were designed for 110v 60Hz AC power; other models were available for European power standards.
This difference in power source was significant for several reasons. In the case of the GE unit, the hand piece was portable but it was also ra read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric+toothbrush
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