HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Generally, which electric toothbrush is better for gum health--up and down motion or circular motion? have gum recession throughout.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See below: Use any toothbrush at a 45 degree angle at the interface between the tooth and gum and speak to your dentist about the new technique for recession, called the Pinhole Technique and see if you are a candidate for this procedure.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 3/16/2018

366 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have an electric toothbrush and noticed that after using it, my gums bleed a little and hurt too. Is that normal in the beginning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had a bad receding gum and got a new electric toothbrush and it healed back to normal but then a small white spot showed up on the gum. No pain?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why is an electric toothbrush important if you want to reduce tartar and gum disease?

10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

Will using an electric toothbrush like sonicare reduce pain in my gums when I brush?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I brush twice a day using an electric toothbrush. As well as floss at night and use mouthwash twice per day. Why do my gums still bleed?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can using an electric sonic toothbrush be bad if you have gum recession? I have a considerable amount of recession on the lower teeth, but not periodontal disease, and was told it was genetics, as my gum health is good - minus the recession?
Could my oral b electric toothbrush be causing gum recession?
I need to buy a new electric toothbrush, which one is best for teeth and gum health, Oral B or Sonicare?
What can I do if my gums bleed after I use my electric toothbrush?
Is it normal for my gums to bleed and hurt a little from using electric toothbrush?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.