For most of us, dental hygiene is something which remains on
the top of the list. This is the reason that most of us like to brush, floss
and not missing the dental checkup. The main objective here is to whiten the
teeth. And when it comes to daily whitening of teeth, most of us tend to pick
the best based on what we hear and see in the advertisements on different media
channels. During the process, many people get confused regarding what to go
for. For instance, many people seem confused about electric vs. traditional
when it comes to flossing and brushing. Well, it’s all about looking at the
advantages of both and pick the one that suits us well.
Having that said, a little comparison between electronic and
tradition flosses and toothbrushes is worth explaining here.
Flossing
Water flossing
Water flossing uses a water stream which is released with
pressure. This stream of water is used to clean food particles and bacteria
from teeth and the space between them. Using water flossing, you can also
massage your gums to stimulate the blood flow in order to keep dental structure
‘alive’. This flossing technique is thought to be easier in the cases in which
it becomes difficult to use traditional flossing for teeth cleaning. In
general, it is effective especially in certain situations. However, it doesn’t
generally have the capability to remove every particle.
This flossing can be expensive because floss needs to be
purchased after spending extra dollars.
Traditional floss
Nothing can beat the effectiveness of traditional floss
because it can provide access to nearly every corner in the dental structure.
It consists of a string which is used to clean the area between the teeth and
the teeth under gum line. The only problem with traditional floss is that it is
pretty much difficult to reach the back of the mouth.
Toothbrush
Electric toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes have gained popularity for some pretty
good reasons. The number one, and main, reason is that the head of the brush
moves in rotational and oscillating motion. Hence, you can clean your teeth
from several angles while just moving brush along the teeth line. Nevertheless,
the electric toothbrushes are not cost effective when looked at from the cost
perspective. Furthermore, it is a bulky instrument which you will need to carry
while brushing your teeth.
Traditional
toothbrush
A traditional or manual toothbrush still gets the job done
even though it is not as fancy as electric one. The level of cleaning is
entirely dependent on the brushing technique. Hence, if you know the right
technique to brush your teeth, you may not need an electric brush. Traditional
brushes are cheap and lightweight. So you wouldn’t have problem in the maneuvering.
