Can You Use An Electric ToothBrush On Veneers and Crowns?

Your veneers will not be damaged by ANY eletric toothbrush or come out. The best electric toothbrush that we sell in our office and, can only be found in dental offices, is the Rotadent. It is far better at removing plaque than the others. It has three heads that come with it and three speeds you can use. The brush's filaments are soft as human hair and because of the different shapes of the brushes, it can clean and get into difficult areas. It is good for gums, and teeth and with it rotating action, cleans in the same manner as the dental hygienist's handpiece. Be careful to use a gel or a non abrasive toothpaste which ever model you choose !

To clean porcelain veneers you need to maintain your teeth and gums just as you would if you didn't have laminates on your teeth. You can certainly use an electric toothbrush to clean your teeth and veneers, but there are a couple of considerations you must consider when maintaining porcelain veneers:

 

1) Use a soft bristle toothbrush – whether you use a manual toothbrush or an   electric toothbrush, abrasive materials may damage the veneer.

2) Be sure to maintain your gum-line - when you brush your teeth you should always brush your gums as well. Brushing your gums maintains strong and healthy gums, which will really enhance your smile makeover.

 

3) FLOSS!! – Flossing should be part of daily dental care for everyone. Flossing helps prevent gum disease and removes bacteria that brushes can’t get to.

Aside from those three considerations you should always brush your teeth as thoroughly as possible.