Sonicare Toothbrush Information
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STUDY: Comparison of a sonic & manual toothbrush for efficacy in supragingival plaque removal and reduction of gingivitis
Tritten,C.B. &Armitage,G.C (1996) J.Clin.Periodontol 23: 641-648
STUDY : Sonic toothbrush efficacy in maintainance of implants : a prospective study. (1996)Wolff,L.F, Kim,A.,Hardie,N.A., Keenan,K.,Olin,P.S.,Bakdash ,B 1996: J. Dent. Res 75: 426
Efficacy of a Sonic toothbrush for plaque removal in a special needsGeritiric population. (1996) Day,J.,Martin,M.D.,Chin,M. (Dental Education In care Of Disabled)
Efficacy of a Sonic toothbrush in reducing plaque and gingivitis in adolescent patients. (1996) White,L.W 1996: 30: 85-90 Private Practice of Orthodontics
Who needs it? Anyone worried about plaque build-up, stained teeth, gingivitis, gum disease, or periodontal pockets (those spaces between your teeth and gums where bacteria collect). Sonicare can help eliminate these enemies by attacking them at the source. Where might that be? Where plaque bacteria live: between teeth and other hard-to-reach places. That's where trouble can start. Sonicare can get into those nooks and crannies and remove plaque bacteria. Sonicare is clinically proven to reverse gingivitis and even help shrink periodontal pockets. So, using sonicare will help you achieve cleaner, healthier teeth and gums. That ought to give you something to smile about.
Electric toothbrush review.
by Candy Akizuki, R.D.H. and Kimberly A. Loos, D.D.S..
Introduction:
Since 1963, over 2,000 toothbrushes have been patented throughout
the world. With so many types and brands of toothbrushes available,
sorting through the shelves at the drugstore can be a confusing
task. The following information may help clarify this process.
Most people brush with manual toothbrushes and do a good job
maintaining their oral health. We recommend using a soft toothbrush
with polished bristles for 2-3 minutes at least twice each day.
Hard- or medium-bristled brushes and aggressive horizontal brushing
can cause recession and tooth abrasion (loss of tooth structure).
Why Electric Toothbrushes?
The first electric toothbrush was marketed in Switzerland
shortly after World War II. The recent advances in electric toothbrush
design have prompted us to review three exceptionally effective
brands. These electric toothbrushes are especially beneficial
for patients with special problems. These problems might include
a large plaque buildup, excessive bleeding, periodontal disease,
or poor manual dexterity. While a variety of oral hygiene aids
are available to help with these problems, this article will
only discuss our favorite automated toothbrushes. We have seen
very impressive results using the Braun Oral-B Plaque Remover,
Interplak Power Plaque Remover, and the Sonicare which are reviewed
below. Recently, an electric toothbrush that induces a small
electric charge onto the tooth surface has been found to be helpful
in supplementing the mechanical removal of plaque (P.N. Galgut,
General Dentistry, September/October 1996, pp. 441-445). We look
forward to trying this toothbrush as soon as it becomes publically
available.
Braun Oral-B Plaque Remover
The Braun Oral-B has a round head which is cup-shaped for easy
access to the back teeth and adapts well to contours of the teeth.
Some models come with a built-in timer, encouraging patients
to brush for at least 2 minutes. The brush head oscillates, giving
the circular motion effective in cleaning your teeth and gums.
The power-handle is lightweight, thus reducing fatigue while
brushing.
Q: Is the Sonicare electric toothbrush effective?
In the commercial, they imply that their product has some sort of ultrasonic aspect that works the same way a jewelry cleaning machine does. It made sense, so I bought one. However, nothing on the box or in the paperwork mentions anything about the "sonic" properties. There is a high pitched noise when the toothbrush is on without the brush head that seems to drive the vibration. Now, I feel the jewelry cleaning comparison in the ad was maybe bologna! What do you think?
