Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes

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Having a hard time getting your kids to brush their teeth?  Try using an electric toothbrush!  Fun characters, colors, and shapes are just a few of the reasons why they are a great choice for kids.

Benefits of Electric Toothbrushes:

•  Provides a Thorough Cleaning – Electric toothbrushes are a great way to get to hard-to-reach areas, including the molars and the gum line!
• Keeps Kids From Brushing Too Hard – Brushing too hard can actually injure your gums and enamel.  Electric toothbrushes provide the perfect amount of pressure.  Some even have sensors that reduce the power if you start brushing too hard.
• Easy To Grip – Since electric toothbrushes have larger handles, they are easier for kids who are developing motor skills to grip.
• Keeps Track of Time – You should be spending 2 minutes brushing your teeth twice a day.  Some electric toothbrushes come with timers that let you know when your 2 minutes are up.
• Reduces Environmental Impact – According to some experts, electric toothbrushes are a greener choice.  It can take between 14 and 42 toothbrush replacement heads to equal the amount of plastic used to make one manual toothbrush!

Read this article for more electric toothbrush benefits and tips on how to help your kids brush better.

Contact Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove for more smile care tips!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.