Smart toothbrushes: 4 exciting new products

In a recent article, “Are you smarter than your smart toothbrush?” Dr. Pamela Maragliano–Muniz, DMD, reviewed four smart toothbrushes the Beam Brush, and the Philips Sonicare for Kids.

1   1. The Oral-B Pro 5000 / 7000 SmartSeries.   This toothbrush is Bluetooth-connected with an interactive app.  Your dental hygienist can enter important professional guidance to help you use this feature  at home.

     

2     2.  The Kolibree powerbrush, is made in France and is new in the U.S.  It has 3-D motion sensors as well as Bluetooth connectivity. Its app features interactive games for kids and coaching for adults.

  

3    3.  The Beam Brush connects to a smartphone and automatically tracks and rewards good brushing habits.  The maker of the brush offers a subscription service through which floss, toothpaste, and replacement brush heads can be delivered every three months.

4.        Phillips Sonicare for kids

Philips Sonicare has developed a kid-friendly smart toothbrush to encourage better kids to brush more effectively.  The toothbrush can be customized with eight stickers and features an interactive app. The child (or parent) can create a profile on the app and the app will reward the child for proper brushing habits and parents can monitor the child’s brushing habit. In addition, the child can adopt a character, name it.  When they brush correctly and for the appropriate time, their character will smile and be happy!

Dr. Maragliano–Muniz’s full product review article can be found at http://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2016/02/are-you-smarter-than-your-smart-toothbrush.html?cmpid=Enl_DIQ_Navigator_Feb-24-2016&sponsored=topic1&eid=330386680&bid=1319519

Six Reasons to Brush Before Bed Time!

Six Reasons to Brush Before Bed Time!

1. Brushing removes the plaque that has accumulated all day long so that bacteria have lesser ground to play on at night and hence the teeth are less damaged and decay.
2. The primary cause of gum disease is plaque accumulation at the gumline. Brushing before sleep will remove this plaque, avoiding the potential for swollen and bleeding gums.
3. Brushing twice a day reduces bad breath considerably. Try brushing tonight if you haven’t been. The next morning you will notice an improvement in any bad breath you have been experiencing.
4. The fluoride in toothpaste helps form a protective layer on your teeth to prevent them from the process of destruction. So, a 12 hour protection is always better than 24 hour.
5. Preventing dental problems decreases the extent of dental work you will need. Brush twice a day and save money.
6. Set an example for your kids! You cannot teach your kids what you do not follow. If you do not brush yourselves your child will never ever brush at night.

Oh, and don't forget about your interdental (in between the teeth) care!

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