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Toothbrush. Anything you'll use comfortably will do the job.
I have to disagree. A good electric toothbrush makes a big difference, personally.
Sonicare might be expensive but it leaves my teeth feeling cleaner. It's like having that perfectly smooth clean feeling after a dentist visit every day. No way I'll ever go back to manual scrubbing like some sort of troglodyte.
My dentists visits improved dramatically after getting a sonicaire
It can, yes, but even a cheap toothbrush used properly will do the job. No need to buy brand name when the store brand will do.
This is a miopic viewpoint. It may be good enough for you but not everyone's gums/teeth are the same. Some people are predisposed to gum disease and using a good electric toothbrush helps immensely.
Electric toothbrushes with the rotating head collect germs behind the brush head. Enjoy your tasty germ colonies..
I always clean my brush after use. Take off the top rinse and completely dry whole brush
Same goes for toothpaste, apparently. I asked my dentist once, and according to her the type or brand doesn't matter that much as long as it has fluoride in it.
that's the standard dentist answer for that question, except when you ask the 10th one
I thought it was 4 out of 5? 😆
We've been brainwashed by advertising to think that the paste and mouthwash are what matter. They help, yes, but brushing is what matters most. The toothbrush is not just an applicator.
That said, I personally find Sensodyne to work better than other brand's product for sensitive teeth.