For whom is an ultrasonic toothbrush useful?

The ultrasonic toothbrush is useful for patients with very sensitive and thin gums, who benefit from the fact that there is no longer any mechanical friction caused by brushing the teeth, and the gums are no longer irritated. This is true for the majority of patients who have had orthodontic treatment and whose teeth have been displaced in the process. The displacement of teeth often results in areas with very thin gums, especially in the front of the lower jaw.

These are irritated by mechanical friction, which can lead to recession and bleeding. The ultrasonic toothbrush is gentle on the gums and yet cleans them thoroughly, so that complaints can be alleviated. An ultrasonic toothbrush can also make it easier for those who wear fixed braces to use and reach hard-to-reach areas.

The movement of the toothpaste also cleans the areas under the wire or on the brackets, which are almost impossible to clean with a rotary toothbrush. Furthermore, the ultrasonic toothbrush is best suited for dental prosthesis carriers to thoroughly clean all areas of crowns, bridges or telescopes. For patients who are prone to gum bleeding and already have recessions and sensitive tooth necks, the ultrasonic toothbrush is the gentlest way to clean efficiently while protecting the gums.

This way, the gums can regenerate sustainably and gum bleeding can disappear. Furthermore, the ultrasonic toothbrush is suitable for users with limited compliance who, due to illness or impaired skills, could not brush their teeth manually enough. Ultrasonic technology uses ultrasound to clean areas of the oral cavity that cannot be reached when brushing with a manual or electric toothbrush.

Can an ultrasonic toothbrush also be harmful?

With products that work with ultrasound, the question always arises for pacemakers whether there are interactions between the sound waves and the transmitted impulses of the pacemaker. For this reason, technical devices with ultrasound are not used in dental practices, as manufacturers of such devices advise against their use.Nevertheless, there is an all-clear on the subject of ultrasonic toothbrushes. According to scientific studies, there is no influence whatsoever on an ultrasonic toothbrush with a pacemaker, which is why patients with a defibrillator or pacemaker can use an ultrasonic toothbrush without hesitation. In general, there are no contraindications to use the toothbrush, as the ultrasonic vibrations cannot cause any damage or negative effects.