Using a power toothbrush may be an excellent tool for many patients, especially for patients with limited manual dexterity.There are many types of power toothbrushes and each offer advantages. Most offer advantages when used correctly, but for some people they may be an unnecessary expense because those people can clean their teeth effectively with ordinary toothbrushes.

Remember, it isn't necessary to press hard or scrub when using a power toothbrush. Simply let the brush do all the work! In fact, one of the benefits of using a power toothbrush is that you use much less pressure than you would with a manual brush. Guide the brush head slowly from tooth to tooth, following the curve and shape of the gums and teeth. Hold the brush head in place for a few seconds before moving on to the next tooth. Don't forget to move the brush over every surface of each tooth, including the often-forgotten backsides. Brush the gums as well as the teeth, paying particular attention to the gum linethe point where the gums meet the teethboth in back and in front of each tooth.