Ultrasonic toothbrush - fashion trend or a necessary device?

In the process of caring for the oral cavity, attention should be paid not only to the means, but also to the tools for proper cleaning. Today, there are many devices for these purposes: from the simplest inexpensive brushes to expensive electric models, such as an ultrasonic brush. This model allows you to effectively get rid of germs and food debris accumulated in the oral cavity. Many often confuse it with an irrigator. Consider how they differ.

Principle of operation

Ultrasound Toothbrush - one of the types of electrical. In her handle is mounted, which is charged by battery or batteries. Bristle head in one minute performs up to 16 thousand movements. Some models have a built-in time sensor, thanks to which every 30 seconds a timer is activated and a signal sounds.This sound suggests that you need to proceed to cleaning the next section. Some models are equipped with a pressure sensor on the tooth enamel.

But no matter how good such a brush, for a thorough cleaning of the oral cavity, as well as for those who wear braces, dentures and implants, an irrigator is an indispensable device.

It can be used as additions to basic care procedures. The irrigator cleans the oral cavity with the help of a directed jet, the intensity of which can be adjusted. Read more about the device in our article: What is the irrigator for?.

The advantages of the ultrasonic brush

1. Cleans the entire oral cavity.
2. It has an antimicrobial effect.
3. Ultrasound removes soft deposits from the teeth.
4. Easily penetrates the most inaccessible places.
5. Reduces the likelihood of gum disease.
6. Enhances blood circulation in the gums, which improves the flow of nutrients from toothpaste.
7. Tooth cleaning is achieved half as fast as a regular toothbrush.
8. Can be used from 5 years, only strictly under the supervision of adults.

Although the device has several advantages, there is a category of people who do not want to use an ultrasonic brush:

• People who have a large number of fillings, as well as pins and crowns.
• People with a thin coating of tooth enamel.
• Frequent gum disease.
• It is strictly forbidden to use an electric device for cleaning teeth for pregnant, cancer patients and patients with a pacemaker.

Species

Depending on the type of food:

1. From the battery, which is recharged from the stand that comes in the kit.
2. From batteries - perfect for people who travel frequently.

Direction of travel head bristles:

1. The bristles move from one side to the other.
2. Bristle head rotates around its axis.
3. The bristles move in different directions.
4. Villi move with concomitant vibration.
5. The whole brush vibrates.

How to choose

When choosing an ultrasonic brush for cleaning teeth, you need to pay attention to:

1. The shape of the head. It is better to stay on the choice of a rounded brush - it is more effective in cleaning.
2. The handle of the device must be rubberized - for ease of use.
3. The presence of a timer and a pressure sensor and battery charge.
4. Availability of several nozzles.
5. The presence of several modes of operation.

The use of a brush with ultrasound has a positive effect on the health of the mouth and teeth in particular.The effect is noticeable after several cleaning procedures. Whether it is better or worse than the irrigator - you will be able to determine this only after using these two devices.