Dentists agree that brushing for two minutes at a time at least twice a day is a crucial part of a proper oral hygiene regimen. Manual toothbrushes were the only option available for a very long time, but recent decades have seen the electric toothbrush explode onto the dental health scene. While manual and electric toothbrushes are both effective at preventing tooth decay and gum disease, electric toothbrushes carry a few advantages that can give you a more powerful clean. Here’s a brief comparison of how manual and electric toothbrushes perform.
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