Looking for a fun gift or special stocking stuffer for your kids this Christmas? An electric ultrasonic toothbrush is the perfect idea! Not only are electric toothbrushes for kids fun to use, but they also promote healthier lifestyle habits.
Here’s what to look for when you’re choosing a kid’s electric toothbrush:
Affordability
Depending on how responsible (or not) your child is, you may want to start out with a more economical toothbrush option that—well, let’s just say if it fell in the toilet or got chewed up by a pet—wouldn’t be the end of the world if you wanted to replace it.
A Built-in Timer
Electric toothbrushes with an automatic shutoff timer keep your child brushing for the ideal time. Since we’re supposed to brush for two minutes (but most only brush 30 seconds) this gift will make sure your child is spending a little extra time on their teeth. It adds up!
Replaceable Heads
Depending on what your budget is, an upgrade will have options to replace the toothbrush head every 3-4 months. You can even sign up for a subscription service on Amazon to make sure your child or teen is changing it out when necessary. Otherwise, it’s sort of like an air filter and you might forget about it.
Ultrasonic Technology
Electric toothbrushes that use batteries AA or AAA batteries typically don’t vibrate fast enough to be any better than a regular toothbrush. We recommend Sonicare or Oral B ultrasonic electric toothbrushes. These oscillate the bristle head at a pace that actually disrupts plaque and bacteria around the teeth and even in between the teeth.
There’s an App for That
Some of today’s toothbrushes even have apps your child can download to show them where they need to brush and if they’re doing it properly.
The Investment is Worth It
A great electric toothbrush will clean better than a manual one and is likely to reduce dental bills in the future. This is especially in children because they’re still developing dexterity in their hands. We recommend supervising children’s brushing or helping them do a better job on their own by investing in an ultrasonic toothbrush up until around age 10.
For advice on picking the best electric toothbrush for your child this Christmas, call Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan today!
