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[29/03/2011] Types of Toothbrush
Life will never be the same without toothbrushes. It is a basic tool in the personal hygiene kit of every individual and has become the main necessity of everyone.
A person may have a two or more toothbrush as his or her personal property. One is left at home while the other remains inside his or her hygienic bag but others may even leave one at their office desk cabinet for convenience sake. But are you aware of the many types of toothbrush that are available for you in the market today? If not, then these may serve as an informative way of educating you of the many types of toothbrush which may cater to your other needs.
Manual Toothbrush
This is the oldest, most common and most conservative kind of toothbrush. It has developed from the Chinese toothbrush made from swine hair but is now made from synthetic material called nylon. The head and handle is made from disposable plastic which is far more convenient than the earlier versions made from animal bones.
Manual toothbrushes are enjoyed by everyone because it is cheap and has an easy grip handle. Some variations even have a special tongue scraper which is best for helping get rid of the bacteria that may have accumulated in the gum area. Nevertheless those who are not aware of the necessary two minute cleaning time may end up cleaning their mouth in a lesser time frame.
Electric Toothbrushes
This type of toothbrush is preferred by the elderly because it makes their teeth cleaning a breeze. The earliest electric toothbrush was produced in Switzerland in the year 1939. The earliest products have rechargeable batteries that give the individual necessary power to aid its rotation. A few of the rotation techniques which electric toothbrush offers to individuals are side-to-side rotation, circular rotation, counter oscillation and rotation oscillation.
Nevertheless, convenience always has a price to pay. Not everyone can afford to have their very own electric toothbrush because it is quite expensive and it also requires battery replacement or constant charging.
Sonic Care Toothbrush
This is a specialized toothbrush which works on the principle that saliva helps lessen bacterial build-up in the mouth. It uses sonic waves which activates the saliva and has inbuilt quality of teeth cleaning. It also has a built in two-minute timer which reminds the person if he has done the necessary cleaning time prescribed by dentists.
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