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A 42-year old asked:

Any suggestions on which electric toothbrush is better?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 37-year old female asked:

Is there an electric toothbrush with ultra soft bristles?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

What makes an electric toothbrush better than a normal one?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

What is more hygenic? An electric toothbrush vs a normal one?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Does the power tip with the oral b electric toothbrush really work?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Are electric toothbrushes better for brushing than regular ones? All of my friends seem to be getting electric toothbrushes, and i was just wondering if they actually make you brush better, or if they're just a fad?

3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Are electric toothbrushes more effective than normal ones?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Is a waterpik or electric toothbrush better?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Should i just get a electric toothbrush or waterpik too?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

Is electric toothbrush better than manual for removing plaque?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 61-year old male asked:

Are electric toothbrushes better than manual toothbrushes? If the answer is yes, I believe that you cannot recommend brands, or can you, but is there a type or features that I should look for?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

Is it safe to use an electric toothbrush on a 1 year old?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Could my oral b electric toothbrush be causing gum recession?

4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

Is an electric toothbrush enough for plaque or do I need a waterpik too ?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

Is it ok to use my phillips sonicare electric toothbrush on a temp crown?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old male asked:

I have had two root treatments done in the past. Is it ok if I use an electric toothbrush?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

What are the effects of masturabting with an electric toothbrush?And how much masturbation with that is heathy?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

I have recently got a electric toothbrush. I've been using it for a few days till i noticed two small brown dot on tooth that wasn't there before?

2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

A 92-year old asked:

Dentists--please tell us your preferred electric toothbrushes for people with plaque. Also any nonelectric toothbrush for people with grip challenges?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

What can I do if my gums bleed after I use my electric toothbrush?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Is it normal for my gums to bleed and hurt a little from using electric toothbrush?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old 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?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female 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 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Are electric toothbrush and waterpik good for teeth?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

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

4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Will brushing a permanent retainer with an electric toothbrush destroy the cement in any way?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 64-year old male asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 49-year old female asked:

I use an electric toothbrush. I get cold sores frequently. How can I sanitize my toothbrush? At $22 per head i cannot afford to replace each time.

5 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

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