It’s time to ditch your manual toothbrush! A recent groundbreaking study concluded that people who use electric toothbrushes have “healthier gums, less tooth decay, and also keep their teeth for longer” compared to those who use manual brushes. This is likely due to their oscillating heads, which spin back and forth to dislodge plaque, food, and bacteria. Electric brushes have been shown to prevent gum disease and tooth decay more effectively than manual types.