Power toothbrushes can help increase the effectiveness of your at-home [link id=’96’ text=’oral hygiene’] routine. While certainly not necessary for optimal oral health, the power supplied by these toothbrushes is frequently more effective at eliminating plaque, reducing tartar build-up, and keeping the teeth whiter and brighter than manual alternatives. However, when it comes to harmful germs, there may be some concern over which type of power toothbrush you use.
A new study published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene has found that power toothbrushes with hollow heads carry up to 3,000 times the bacterial growth of their solid-headed counterparts. Some of this bacteria is linked to systemic illness and disease, which makes its prevalence on hollow-headed toothbrushes very worrisome indeed.
Few power toothbrushes distinguish between solid and hollow-heads on their packaging, which makes doing research important to avoid the more bacteria-prone varieties. To simplify things, [link id=’21’ text=’Fairfax dentist’] Dr. Pamela Marzban would be happy to make suggestions as to which type of toothbrush can best meet your needs and reduce cross-contamination risks during your next regularly scheduled appointment.
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