During the study, scientists analyzed medical data and information related to dental hygiene habits, collected from several dental centers around the world. The results showed that maintaining dental health and preventing cavities does not depend on the type or price of the toothbrush, but rather on the method of use and the amount of time spent brushing daily .
The results showed that electric toothbrushes remove plaque slightly more efficiently than regular toothbrushes, but this difference remains limited, and time remains the deciding factor in cleaning teeth effectively .
The study confirmed that the ideal standard for cleaning teeth is brushing for two minutes twice a day , as brushing for this duration removes plaque much more effectively than brushing for just one minute, while brushing for three minutes does not achieve any significant additional benefits compared to its ideal duration of two minutes
The study also revealed that manual toothbrush users brush their teeth for an average of less than a minute and a half, while electric toothbrush users often adhere the recommended duration, thanks to the timers built into them
The study's authors noted that only a third of dental organizations publish clear and practical recommendations for oral and dental care, indicating an urgent need to improve public health guidelines in this area.
