The Advantages of Electric Toothbrushes

Watch this video to learn more about how electric toothbrushes can be a more effective option to clean your teeth than traditional brushes.

While many of our patients have the misconception that they have known how to brush their teeth their entire lives, a lot of people do not know the correct techniques or the proper brushes to use.

While most people use a regular flat head toothbrush, they don’t realize that this cannot get into all the crevices and cracks that are in our mouth. A round head tooth brush can actually get around your teeth and clean underneath the gum as well, better than just a manual toothbrush. While most electric toothbrushes do take a little bit more of your time, they are now equipped with timers where you can start your toothbrush and it will let you know when you’re finished brushing. If you brush with a manual brush, most of the time you’re not brushing long enough.

Also, as we become older, we can lose dexterity in our hands. With a broader handle, you’re more well equipped to get in there and get the job done correctly. So make sure you talk to your hygienist today about the best options for you.

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About John Hopkins, DDS

After attending Tulane University and receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi in 1977, Dr. Hopkins graduated from the prestigious Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, Georgia.

At Emory, Dr. Hopkins studied directly under Dr. Ronald Goldstein, considered the father of modern aesthetic dentistry.

Following graduation from Emory in 1981, Dr. Hopkins joined an esteemed multi-specialty practice in Palm Beach, Florida, where he honed his skills in numerous dental specialties: endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and aesthetics.

While in Florida, Dr. Hopkins also completed the continuum at the Pankey Institute, the most renowned dental education institute in the world.

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