Question 1

is a waterpik or electric toothbrush better?

Accepted Answer

User beware: Both are excellent if used properly so is old fashion tooth brushing with a soft brush.

Question 2

should i just get a electric toothbrush or waterpik too?

Accepted Answer

Use both: Electric toothbrush is to brush teeth on front back and the top... Where as waterpik helps to dislodhe plaque or foid in between the teeth..Would advise flossing.

Question 3

is an electric toothbrush enough for plaque or do i need a waterpik too ?

Accepted Answer

TEnter an answer sum: The toothbrush only gets the outside surfaces. You need to clean between your teeth where most tooth decay and gum disease start a water-pik alone wont help as much. Use dental floss or a small brush that fits between your teeth commonly known as an interproximal brush.

Question 4

is it bad to keep your waterpik and electric toothbrush on bathroom counter all the time?

Accepted Answer

Keep it dry: A toothbrush will always retain some bacteria and plaque remnants however keeping it dry and well rinsed off between brushing will help protect you from cross contamination.

Question 5

are electric toothbrush and waterpik good for teeth?

Accepted Answer

Can be helpful: Those devices can be very helpful in removing food and debris from your teeth. The most important thing to remove is plaque and bacteria. To completely do this, flossing is a must. It is the only thing that will get between the teeth and gums where the bacteria congregates. Keep up the good work.

Question 6

can i use an electric toothbrush and waterpik after restalyne lip filler? i use it on the lowest setting?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Should be fine. If concerned, you could wait 1-2 days, but should not be a problem.

Question 7

any suggestions on which electric toothbrush is better?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are basically two types of electric toothbrushes. There is the ‘rotation-oscillation' type. Braun oral b seems to be the market leaders here. The other type are 'sonic' types. Phillips sonicare seems to lead the way here. As for which type is best, it is a personal preference. Both are effective at plaque removal. I personally would prefer the oscillation type.

Question 8

is electric toothbrush better than manual for removing plaque?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.: It really depends on how you look at.  It is possible to brush your teeth as effectively as battery powered brushes, however, brushes like the sonicare do most of the work for you.  Plus, they can motivate you to brush more regularly than a with a standard toothbrush, which is always better in my book.

Question 9

should i buy a plug-in electric toothbrush or a double a battery operated toothbrush?

Accepted Answer

Electric: I recommend electric toothbrush(sonicare). The vibrations are more effective than the battery.

Question 10

is there an electric toothbrush with ultra soft bristles?

Accepted Answer

Every electric: toothbrush manufacturer (except the "throw away" types) has attachments with various bristle degrees of hardness/softness..
Problem is you generally have to buy the item to find out!!  Speak with your PHARMACIST ..he/she is more likely to be able to answer your question or go online and compare the brands!  Hope this is helpful! 
Dr Z

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