toothbrushing

toothbrushing,

n the use of a brush of varying design to brush the teeth and gingivae for cleanliness and to massage for oral hygiene. See also toothbrush.

toothbrushing, clock system,

n a technique where a clock or timer is observed to ensure that brushing is sustained for a predetermined amount of time.

toothbrushing, faulty,

n the improper performance of toothbrushing, resulting in defective cleansing, inadequate stimulation of the gingival tissues, and destructive effects on the teeth and marginal gingivae resulting from overzealous brushing.

toothbrushing, horizontal,

n a method of teeth cleaning considered more harmful than beneficial. Characterized by long, parallel weight-bearing scrubbing movements that tend to damage teeth and gingiva while neglecting crucial areas between teeth.

toothbrushing, vertical,

n See method, Leonard.

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Patient discussion about toothbrushing.

Q. do you know what are the pros and cons of the Sonic toothbrush from Oral B (electric tooth brush)? last night, my best friend raved about it for a whole hour. My dentist told me to use a soft brush (number 35) to clean my teeth and that the electric brushes are a bit over rated. My friend specifically told me about the Sonic product and told me that it also makes his teeth whiter. I wanted to know if anybody has any knowledge or experience from first hand about this product or any good information about it.

A. Thank you for the frank answer. I wonder if I can find a really soft electric toothbrush

Q. modificatiobns of toothbrushes and newer versions different types of brush-heads and their benefits with diagrams

A. not depended clinical trials about the differences of toothbrushes showed there are minor differences in efficiency. it's not the toothbrush but what do you do with it that counts.

Q. Which type of toothbrush is the best? Electric or regular?

A. i think that is the most ancient debate of them all ? longer then mankind itself ?. Some people say that, other say this- but the truth is it doesn’t matter. It’s how you use the toothbrush that counts. If used properly even the simplest toothbrush can be satisfying.