It’s not about which brush you should use but how you use it. If don’t have the patience or time to spend two minutes twice a day to brush your teeth then electric toothbrushes may be a more effective alternative to manual toothbrushes. Electric toothbrushes may also be more suitable for impatient children with poor brushing habits. However, if you use a manual toothbrush with proper technique for the recommended time (2min) and frequency (twice daily) – then manual brushing is just as effective as powered brushing.