Electric Toothbrushes

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=128 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="041f0f21egerdp.jpg"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="042203c0.jpg" border=0 width="32" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#66334C" FACE="Arial" ><B>Meyer Dental Group, p.l.l.c. </B></FONT><B> | </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#66334C" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meyer Dental Group, p.l.l.c."><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>   </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#66334C" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B><A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Patient Information"><U><B>Patient Information</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id46.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How To Brush Your Teeth"><U><B>How To Brush Your Teeth</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How To Floss"><U><B>How To Floss</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><B>Electric Toothbrushes</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Infants Home care"><U><B>Infants Home care</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sealants"><U><B>Sealants</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id28.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Tooth Bleaching"><U><B>Tooth Bleaching</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Veneers"><U><B>Veneers</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TMJ Pain"><U><B>TMJ Pain</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Are Silver Fillings Safe?"><U><B>Are Silver Fillings Safe?</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Periodontal Disease"><U><B>Periodontal Disease</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nitrous Oxide"><U><B>Nitrous Oxide</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Root Canals"><U><B>Root Canals</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Insurance"><U><B>Insurance</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bad Breath"><U><B>Bad Breath</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id50.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mouthguards"><U><B>Mouthguards</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What Is A Crown"><U><B>What Is A Crown</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id53.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Why Do I Need A Bridge"><U><B>Why Do I Need A Bridge</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=1 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="040f2f02egerdp.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=352 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="043f0f03.jpg"> <div> <B>Electric Toothbrushes</B></div> <div> Numerous clinical studies have shown that brushing with a power toothbrush can be more effective than manual brushing. The brushing action of a power toothbrush loosens and removes plaque much more effectively than manual brushing. <U>We recommend and sell the Oral-B 3D Excel electric toothbrush as shown on this page.</U></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0cea77d0.jpg" border=0 width="167" height="125" ALT="The Oral-B 3D Toothbrush Head" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A power brush moves over your teeth much more quickly, and uses different motions than you can with a manual toothbrush. This means that, during the same amount of time, your teeth are cleaned more effectively, with many more brush strokes than they would be when you brush manually. Also, according to the Academy of General Dentistry, 'one of the major benefits of power toothbrushes is that people are more likely to brush properly and for the full two minutes suggested by dentists for optimum plaque removal.' </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>The health benefits of brushing</B></div> <bR> <div> Simply put, brushing removes plaque, a sticky mixture of bacteria, food and saliva that continually deposits on your teeth. If it's not regularly removed, plaque hardens into tartar, which can only be removed with special instruments here in our office.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0cfa77d0.jpg" border=0 width="167" height="125" ALT="More Effective At Removing Gumline Bacteria" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The bacteria in plaque can cause gums to bleed easily and become red and swollen. This condition is called gingivitis, and it's the first stage of gum disease. If allowed to </div> <div> progress, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a more severe infection of the gums </div> <div> in which bone tissue - and teeth - can be lost. While the effects of gingivitis are reversible, sadly, bone loss is not. That's why it's crucial to take proper care of your teeth and gums, and thoroughly remove plaque each day.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>How can I make sure I'm using my power toothbrush correctly?</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0d0a77d0.jpg" border=0 width="167" height="125" ALT="Very Effective At Cleaning Between Teeth" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Remember, it isn't necessary to press hard or scrub when using a power toothbrush. Simply let the brush do all the work! In fact, one of the benefits of using a power toothbrush is that you use much less pressure than you would with a manual brush. This means you are less likely to damage your teeth and gums with a power toothbrush.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f04c336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Guide the brush head slowly from tooth to tooth, following the curve and shape of the gums and teeth.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f04c336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hold the brush head in place for a few seconds before moving on to the next tooth.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f04c336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Don't forget to move the brush over every surface of each tooth, including the often-forgotten backsides.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f04c336600.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Brush the gums as well as the teeth, paying particular attention to the gumline - the point where the gums meet the teeth - both in back and in front of each tooth.</div> </td> </tr></table></body>