HOW ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSHES PREVENT TOOTH LOSS

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Dr Robert Lee

Dr Robert Lee is a dentist with more than thirty years of experience in the industry.

Graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and from the University of New South Wales with a Master of Business Administration, Robert’s career has taken him all over the world – from Australia to Germany to his current position in Chicago, where he is the founder of Denticus Inc., offering strategic dental consulting.

Robert has previously worked for Procter & Gamble as the Director of Professional Scientific Relations in both the Cincinnati and Sydney offices, being responsible for external relations and scientific exchange with leading professional associations and industry thought leaders. He was also responsible for all technical and scientific training for the professional teams in North America and Australia.

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Loose or missing teeth can significantly diminish the quality of a smile, fortunately there are actions you can take to help prevent tooth loss from impacting yours. A complete oral care routine of brushing twice daily and flossing at least once a day can help preserve your smile, but sometimes that may not be enough. Making the switch to an electric toothbrush not only increases your chances of retaining more of your natural teeth over time, but also maintains the health of your gum line.

Causes of Tooth Loss

The leading cause of tooth loss can be tied to gums issues and can affect the strength of your teeth. Since gums help keep your teeth rooted in place, any damage to the gum line can result in loose or weakened teeth. Additional causes of tooth loss include tooth decay and injury.

How an Electric Toothbrush Can Help

To better protect the strength of your teeth and gums, a more comprehensive clean can help.
Electric toothbrushes cover more areas and remove more plaque, making them more equipped to reduce your risk of tooth loss.

Research ¹ shows that using an electric toothbrush can help reduce plaque and slow down the progression of gum issues and in turn prevent tooth loss.

Some electric toothbrush models, like the Oral-B iO Series, which are not only tough on plaque, gentle on gums and offer superior* plaque removal, can also be tailored to fit your oral care needs:

• Set your mode: A range of brushing modes such as whitening and sensitive mode help you brush for the desired care you want.
• Protect your gums: Additional capabilities on some brushes make it easy to protect gums with automatic pressure sensor, protecting your gum line from irritation such as swelling or bleeding.
• Cover every area: App-enabled support on some brushes helps guide you as you brush so you never miss an area for a more complete clean.

For a dentist clean feeling in just 1 touch, brushing with an electric toothbrush such as the Oral-B iO2 also helps support a healthier gum line for stronger teeth.Research¹ shows that long-term use of an electric toothbrush helps users retain about 20% more teeth than brushing with a manual toothbrush alone. Pairing an electric toothbrush with a gum care toothpaste can further aid in maintaining the strength of your gum line to better prevent tooth loss.

Did you know, Electric toothbrushes have many benefits including preventing bad breath, gum diseases and can remove 100% more plaque for a deeper clean than a regular manual toothbrush*. .

Other Ways to Prevent Tooth Loss

Besides brushing with an electric toothbrush, there are additional things you can do to help prevent tooth loss. To promote healthy gums and reduce your risk of tooth loss and gum issues such as gingivitis, try incorporating a gum care toothpaste with stannous fluoride such as Crest Gum Detoxifyinto your oral care routine.

A complete oral care routine and a healthy diet are crucial in maintaining healthy gums and strong teeth:

• Brush 2X/day
• Floss 1X/day
• Brush with toothpaste that contains fluoride.
• Visit your dental professional 2X/year
• Limit foods and drinks that are high in sugar

Sources:
http://www.oralhealthplatform.eu/our-work/the-sta...

* Pitchika V, Pink C, Völzke H, Welk A, Kocher T, Holtfreter B. Long-term impact of powered toothbrush on oral health: 11-year cohort study.
J Clin Periodontol. 2019. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13126

*Compared to a manual toothbrush

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