The makers of electric toothbrushes are constantly coming up with new features. This year, many of them are rolling out apps for mobile devices. These apps are mostly geared toward people with disabilities and children who are having trouble learning oral hygiene and are meant to make brushing easier.
Studies show that electric toothbrushes are not significantly better than manual ones when people brush properly, but proper brushing takes at least two minutes per session. Even most people who are able to do this don’t. Though electric toothbrushes are much faster, they also have to be used properly. Some of the new apps provide the user with feedback about which parts of their teeth they’re skipping over and whether the frequency of their toothbrush’s vibrations needs to be adjusted. The apps for children encourage them to brush for the right amount of time by providing them with video games to play while brushing. They are rewarded in-game for brushing properly, and will hopefully learn a lifelong habit. Electric toothbrushes are expected to remain an expensive investment, but they may be worthwhile for people who need help figuring out what they’re doing wrong or extra encouragement.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 110, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
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