Toothbrush choices

Electric toothbrushes seem rough on the gums.  Can a rotary-oscillating electric brush head damage the gums over time, and can they exacerbate gum tissue that is already sensitive to start off with?  If the money is there, is it worth the purchase price versus a traditional manual toothbrush?

[Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.]

I don't think that the rotary brush can cause damage if used correctly. If the brush has different speeds and the lowest still causes discomfort either your tissue may be inflamed or the brush is not for you. I think if you are diligent with a manual brush and include flossing in your daily regiment of oral hygiene this would be as good as a electric brush.

[SBBugg]

Our office recommends the Sonicare toothbrush, Elite model. The vibrations are sonic and they are not hard on the gums. In fact, it is the opposite.  Many patients that have had a lot of trouble with bleeding gums began to use the Sonicare and had way less bleeding when they returned. It is part the massaging action. It may feel strong at first but you'll get used to it.

[chessperson]

i have a sonicare toothbrush an the swtich broke an thay sonicare wants 55 dollars to replace the whole unit it can be repaired its just the swtich but thay refuse to repair it told me i must buy a whole new base so my advise is to buy some other toothbrush