Our dentist recommended an electric toothbrush for our kids. Kim Loos Dr. Kimberly A. Loos practices general dentistry in San Jose, California. She is also a clinical instructor at University of Pacific School of Dentistry and an editor for Dentistry On-Line.
Electric toothbrushes appear to be more effective in removing plaque.
They may also increase motivation to brush. Because children are generally brief and erratic toothbrushers, the appeal of a gadget such as an electric toothbrush may increase their interest in maintaining oral health. I suspect that younger children will have difficulty handling and manipulating an electric toothbrush. An earlier study compared the use of manual and electric toothbrushes in two groups of children. In both groups, more plaque was removed with the electric brush.