Pro’s and Con’s of a Manual Toothbrush



There is so much hype around electric toothbrushes for your children. They come in different shapes, sizes and colors. But which one is really better for your children to use? Does it matter? What about manual toothbrushes? Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team can give you the facts on the pro’s and con’s of each type to help you decide which one to purchase for your child the next time you are at the store.

The Pro’s:

The Pro’s of a manual toothbrush is that they do not require any special battery pack or charging station. If you are traveling this may be a whole lot easier than having to bring these other items.

If a child is able to brush thoroughly, they are able to do a very good job of getting the plaque from the teeth. This can help your children’s smile remain cavity free.

You have choices with a manual toothbrush. You can choose from cool colors, size of the head - to ensure that it fits comfortably in their mouth - and designs that can help motivate them to want to brush their teeth.

The Con’s:

The Con’s are that if your child struggles to brush they may not be able to get all of the food from the back of their teeth or the surfaces of their teeth which can lead to cavities.

It may take longer for your child to be able to get all of the food from their teeth because a manual toothbrush does not do any of the work for them and requires your children to be able to brush each of the surfaces using the correct brushing technique.



While a manual toothbrush can do an effective job of keeping your child’s teeth clean, it is critical if they are using a manual toothbrush that you ensure they are brushing the surface of all of their teeth and that they have a toothbrush that fits easily in their mouth.
For more information talk to Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team.

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