Britons could avoid emergency dentistry by using an electric toothbrush from Oral-B, according to one organisation.
The British Dental Health Foundation’s (BDHF) scientific panel has given its seal of approval to the brand’s oscillating-rotating power toothbrush after finding it does exactly what its packaging claims when it comes to removing plaque, Dentistry.co.uk reports.
Products sold to consumers are only accredited once the manufacturer’s claims have been independently verified and the BDHF found the brush was able to vigorously remove potentially damaging plaque from the teeth.
“Brushing our teeth in the correct way has become essential, not only to our oral health but also our overall health,” said BDHF chief executive Dr Nigel Carter.
According to Oral-B, the back teeth are particularly susceptible to plaque and may therefore be more likely to need emergency dentistry if they are not looked after.
It said this is because of the tiny grooves that help with chewing food but can also harbour bacteria.
