{"id":405,"date":"2016-02-24T15:52:41","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T15:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/naplesdentist.wpengine.com\/?p=405"},"modified":"2025-04-15T16:15:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:15:32","slug":"sonicare-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/blog\/sonicare-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Sonicare Toothbrush Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you\u00a0heard of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.philips.com\/c-e\/pe\/oral-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sonicare toothbrush<\/a> and thought about purchasing one for yourself, but don\u2019t know if it\u2019s really worth it? \u00a0I bet your are wondering if it\u2019s really worth the money and if it gives you\u00a0a better clean than other tooth brushes.<br \/>\nAt Island Coast Dentistry we choose to stock Sonicare products because we believe in their reliability and effectiveness at removing plaque and other debris from your teeth and gums. Having the best oral hygiene starts with the <a title=\"Learn The Best Times to Brush and Floss Your Teeth\">best brushing<\/a> and <a title=\"Benefits of Flossing Your Teeth\">flossing<\/a> habits.<br \/>\nDuring your next visit make sure to ask Dr. Skupny or the staff if you could get more information.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Sonicare Toothbrush Works<\/h2>\n<p>Its ability to excel at brushing is because of two different mechanisms in the toothbrush \u2013 mechanical scrubbing and <a title=\"Efficacy of the Sonicare toothbrush fluid dynamic action on removal of human supragingival plaque.\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9487839\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fluid dynamics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>About Mechanical Scrubbing<\/h2>\n<p>This is just like other kinds of toothbrushes, as most of the ability to get rid of plaque is how its brushes can scour your teeth. How effective it is usually depends on the toothbrush head\u2019s amplitude (how far it travels, up and down, on every stroke) and how often it happens. Usually these types of toothbrushes are really efficient at scrubbing teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>About Fluid Dynamics<\/h2>\n<p>Thought fluid dynamics is only secondary to the scrubbing, it\u2019s truly what makes the Sonicare toothbrush special.<br \/>\nFluid dynamics refers to a process in which the vibrations of the bristles of the toothbrush agitate fluids (water and saliva) around the teeth of your mouth. The vibration so intense that it&#8217;s\u00a0able to get rid of the dental plaque even more than with just the bristles of the brush.<br \/>\n<strong>Fluid dynamics says it does the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses \u201cshear forces\u201d and \u201cpressure waves\u201d\u00a0to agitate around the teeth and gums<\/li>\n<li>Tiny bubbles are created by the action of the brush that are propelled forcefully against the surface of the teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Agitates the\u00a0adhesive forces\u2019 strength which bind the microorganisms to the surfaces of teeth and gums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>&#8220;Non-contact&#8221; Tooth Brushing<\/h2>\n<p>What does this mean? Well, to put it simply, the forces created by fluid dynamics are sometimes strong enough to dislodge the microorganisms out of their colonies and tooth surfaces.<br \/>\nThere are studies which show that this may happen at as far as 4 millimeters from where the bristles are actually touching your tooth. This is just more than 1\/8 of an inch.<br \/>\nWhen you think about how conventional brushing works and that it doesn\u2019t have any non-contact effect at all, it\u2019s really something to consider.<br \/>\n<strong>Is non-contact brushing effective?<\/strong><br \/>\nEven though non-contact brushing is a great option, it\u2019s essential to remember that it is not the best option. You still need the normal type of brushing that comes when the bristles touch the tooth. It\u2019s not going to remove all of the plaque on your teeth.<br \/>\nHowever, this non-contact brushing can help a great deal with the places that are hard to reach with a regular toothbrush, since it surrounds your teeth and touches places that you can\u2019t get to otherwise.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Should you think about buying a Sonicare toothbrush? You might want to consider it, if you are concerned about whether you are getting all the plaque from your teeth, you might want to try it and see what a difference it makes.<br \/>\nJust remember that simply because you are using the Sonicare toothbrush, you still need to use the bristles on your teeth. The fluid dynamics are not the only thing that you need for cleaning your teeth. They are going to help, but they are not going to do all of the work.<\/p>\n<h2>Improve Your Smile in Naples<\/h2>\n<p>Naples, Florida dentist Dr. Jeffrey Skupny uses a variety of dental services and techniques to provide the very best result for your individual circumstances.<br \/>\nHis artistic abilities and experience with dentistry along with his use of the finest materials and products combine to create a healthy, natural looking, spectacular smile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandcoastdentistry.com\/contact.html\">Contact our Naples dental office<\/a> in Collier County area today to learn more about the dental options available to you.<br \/>\nIsn\u2019t it time to look younger and feel better? If you don\u2019t like your smile, come see Dr. Jeffrey Skupny, conveniently located in Collier County, Florida.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot of people have heard of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.philips.com\/c-e\/pe\/oral-healthcare\" target=\"_blank\">Sonicare toothbrush<\/a> and they have thought about purchasing one for themselves. But they don\u2019t know if it\u2019s really worth it. 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