7) Consider an oscillating rotating electric toothbrush
A Dutch study reviewed randomized controlled trials and found that the use of electric toothbrushes with oscillating, rotating heads for 3 months reduced gingivitis compared to manual brushing with a regular toothbrush. There was also some reduction in plaque, although it was not statistically significant. Another study found that the Oral-B ProfessionalCare 7000, which has an oscillating, rotating head, was more effective at reducing plaque and bleeding of gingivitis compared with another electric toothbrush.Sources
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