Click here for a detailed look at halitosis. Many of the electric toothbrushes on the market are wonderful scrubbing machines. An inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria in plaque. The gums become red, swollen and bleed upon brushing. To learn more about gum disease and how to prevent it, go to our gum disease page.
Most dentists recommend soft bristled brushes.
Dentists recommend soft bristles because they are obviously more gentle on the gums and less abrasive on the tooth enamel. Many people prefer medium, but the demand for hard bristles is very low, so we don't offer it. Visually it can seem large to some people. But once used, you find that is not cumbersome, but rather comfortable and practically efficient. You can brush your upper and lower facial teeth at the same time, and tongue brushing goes twice as fast than a conventional narrow brush.