Best tooth brushes for recessed gingiva Gingival recession is a common condition which happens to many patients. It may happen due to several causes, may be due to vigorous teeth brushing, brushing with hard bristles, traumatic occlusion and periodontal diseases. Using a toothbrush with soft bristles is the best for a healthy gum, but the problem may come from aggressive brushing and wrong brushing technique. So, many dentists advise patients suffering from such a case to use electric toothbrush for gingival health in order not to get worse. There are several types of electric toothbrushes which may help patients a lot, let's know some of them : 1- Philips Sonicare 3 series toothbrush (rechargeable) : -It provides professional cleaning. -Remove all accumulated plaque effectively -Apply gentle pressure on gum. 2- Waterpik complete care sonic brush : -Provides gentle cleaning for gingiva and teeth. -Provided with 6 different heads, so it can be used by all family members. -It has 2 cleaning speeds. 3- Oral B pro 6000 toothbrush : -It is provided with 5 different cleansing modes to accommodate patient's desire and condition. -Provides perfect, gentle cleaning for teeth and gum -It can be used in teeth whitening. -It has pressure sensor to let patients know if they apply too much pressure while brushing. 4- Radius Scuba soft bristles toothbrush : -Its wide handle allows better and comfortable hand grip for better brushing. -It has a sensor to prevent patient from applying unnecessary pressure on teeth or gum. Electric toothbrushes may never solve the problem of Gingival recession, but at least it will never let it progress.
