Seniors may be at higher risk of cavities and gum disease, especially when they have a chronic condition such as diabetes. Many dental professionals recommend electric toothbrushes and other electric dental products because they can clean better and improve the health of the gums.
1) Sonicare Electric Toothbrush
The Sonicare sonic toothbrush cleans with a combination of 31,000 brush strokes per minute and gentle sonic waves. It has an automatic 2 minute brushing time (dentist recommended) and retains a charge out of it's holder for several days making it great for travel.
2) Braun Oral-B Professional Care
This electric toothbrush features an oscillating, cup-shaped brushhead with blue INDICATOR bristles (when the blue is gone it is time for a new toothbrush. The oscillating movements remove plaque and stains from teeth.
3) Oral Irrigators - Water Pik
These oral care products use powerful pulses of water or antibacterial to rinse wash away food particles and prevent plaque. They comfortably clean around teeth and under gum line.