Electric toothbrushes are a fantastic stocking filler so I thought I would give you my lowdown in the lead up to Christmas.

We highly recommend good electric toothbrushes. They brush at speeds of more than 8000 rotations a minute and are proven to remove 100% more plaque than traditional manual toothbrushes. However, they are not all the same and offer a variety of different benefits and features.

In general the more you pay the better they are and the more advanced features you get. Built in timers are a common and really useful function to ensure that you and your family brush for the recommended 2 minutes. Most vibrate to alert you and this is great for kids to make sure they brush their teeth thoroughly. Some break the time into quarters to ensure each quadrant of the mouth gets the optimum attention. With advances in technology the latest models such as the Oral B 6000 costing around £75 even link to your phone via an app to provide you and your dentist with personalised “dental care journeys”. Oral B 2000 and 2500 are more basic models at around £30 but still have good features such as visible pressure sensors.

There are a variety of interchangeable heads, settings and movements to match your specific needs whether you need a deep clean between the teeth, stain removal using a polishing feature or softer bristles for sensitive teeth and gums. Whilst most have round heads there are electric brushes that replicate the traditional manual toothbrush shape and experience with the effectiveness of an electric brush. Getting kids to brush their teeth properly is crucial and child friendly designs, soft bristles and timers are all benefits you will get with an electric toothbrush.

As well as electric toothbrushes teeth whitening and other aesthetic treatments are popular at Christmas and many dentists offer gift vouchers. It is important to be aware that an assessment is required to check suitability for any treatments.

If you would like to find out more about the electric toothbrushes we have available or for gift vouchers do nip in to the practice or call 01505 704969. You will also find loads of free tips and advice at www.kilbarchandental.co.uk