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Can you use an electric toothbrush without toothpaste?
Since the brushing motion is done entirely by the toothbrush, all you have to do is position the toothbrush head so the bristles reach the right areas. I find that it is best to start using your electric toothbrush without toothpaste, wetting the bristles just like we did with manual toothbrushes.
How much toothpaste do you use with an electric toothbrush?
3. Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Word to the wise: Don’t turn the brush on until it’s inside your mouth – otherwise, you could shoot that pea-sized dab of toothpaste across the bathroom!
How can I use an electric toothbrush without toothpaste everywhere?
Put the toothpaste on the sonic toothbrush while is OFF. Dip it in the water. Don’t turn on until you have the toothbrush in your mouth on the gum line….Toothpaste sticks to the bristles.
- Moisten the bristles.
- Apply a dab (1/4 or less of the length of the bristles) of toothpaste.
How should you brush with an electric toothbrush?
To use a rechargeable electric toothbrush, just place toothpaste on the brush head and hold the brush at a 45-degree angle, just as you would a manual toothbrush. Then turn on the rechargeable electric and move the brush from tooth to tooth.
Should I brush my gums with an electric toothbrush?
Gentle on gums Used properly, an electric toothbrush should not hurt your gums or enamel but instead promote overall oral health. Many people are guilty of brushing too hard, which can, over time, cause irreversible damage to tooth enamel and can cause receding gums, which is also irreversible.
Where do you put toothpaste on an electric toothbrush?
Add a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on top. Turn on your electric toothbrush and start at the back bottom row of your teeth, holding the head at a 45-degree angle toward the gum line. Applying light pressure, move methodically, one tooth at a time, buffing each tooth with the rotating vibrating brush head.