You can't overestimate the importance of good oral hygine, not only for dental health but for overall wellbeing. In fact, gum disease is the major factor for the development of serious health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes.

From the time we're young, we're taught that using a toothbrush regularly is one of the best ways to keep our teeth and gums healthy. But which toothbrish is best?

Manual toothbrushes:

One of the main benefits of manual toothbrushes is that there's a wider variety of options. You can get large, medium or small toothbrush heads, as well as a handy tool on the back of the head to help keep your tongue clean.

Manual toothbrushes can make you feel like you have more control over the brushing process, including how hard the pressure is on the teeth. This can be particulary helpful for people with sensitive teeth and gums, who are able to respond to twinges of discomfort by applying less pressure.

Manual toothbrushes are also significantly cheaper than electric toothbrushes, making them much easier to replace. As they're smaller, they also pack more easily when you are travelling, so you never have to go a night without ensuring your teeth are sparkling clean!

Electric toothbrushes:

One of the mani benefits of electric toothbrush is that they do a lot of work for you, with power rotation that helps to loosen plaque. This can be a huge benefit for people with arthririts or other conditions which limit dexterity.

The range of variable speed can also be helpful for people with sensitive teeth and gums, and some of the higher rang electric toothbrushes even have warning lights that act as an alert if too much pressure is being applied.

Electric toothbrushes are great for kids who are reluctant to brush their teeth, as electric toothbrushes can seem more fun for them to use.

Many electric toothbrushes also include an in-built timer to make sure you're brushing your teeth for atleast two minutes, and give guidance about where in the mouth you should be brushing, to help ensure you brush all four quadrants of you mouth.

In summary, both standard and elecrtic toothbrushes can be used just as effectively to keep the mouth clean and your teeth healthy. The key is to brush and floss everyday regardless of the kind of brush you prefer. Both types of toothbrushes have their advantages but both types sill get the job done if used properly.