How do I keep my electric toothbrush from leaving marks?
First, Johnson recommends soaking the toothbrush head for 30 minutes in this DIY sanitiser: “Mix a half cup of water, two tablespoons of white vinegar and two tablespoons of baking soda in a large bowl (make sure it’s big enough to accommodate the bubbling that results from mixing vinegar and baking soda).”
Do electric toothbrushes wear down teeth?
The short and to the point answer, is NO, an electric toothbrush does not cause damage to the teeth or the enamel (under normal circumstances). A study by Annette Weigand in 2012 actually compared manual and electric brushes and found that manual brushes were more abrasive to the teeth and gums.
Why you shouldn’t use an electric toothbrush?
Used properly, an electric toothbrush should not hurt your gums or enamel but instead promote overall oral health. Many people are guilty of brushing too hard, which can, over time, cause irreversible damage to tooth enamel and can cause receding gums, which is also irreversible.
What does a Steripod do?
The new Steripod device is designed to protect against environmental contamination, keeping it clean and smelling fresh for up to three months using a patented design with ‘active vapours’ – a laboratory formulated thymol compound. Thymol is used in many mouthwashes and oral anti-septics.
How do I clean the bottom of my Oral B electric toothbrush?
Step 1: Pour about ¼ cup of distilled white vinegar into a small bowl. Step 3: Mix ingredients together well. Step 4: Dip a clean washcloth into the mixture and scrub your electric toothbrush head connection and your electric toothbrush base connection until all is clean.
Are electric toothbrushes bad for receding gums?
The short answer? No, the electric toothbrush does not cause gum recession. It can exaggerate or accelerate recession, but this is as a result of user (human) error rather than the action of the brush.
Why does my Steripod smell?
The scent that you notice from the Steripod device is from a material called thymol. Thymol is impregnated in the clean fresh smell. Thymol is the same material that is used in many leading mouthwash brands.
Why does Steripod turn green?
The steripod website FAQ will answer all your questions. In short: the green stuff (thymol) is what keeps your toothbrush sterile and fresh. It liquefies after becoming wet, and you must then throw it away.