I wish no offense to Darcy, I’m a physician, not a dentist, and I’m sure he knows lots more about most things in dentistry then I. But my teeth are crooked and therefore probably harder to keep clean then most. I can tell you that sonicare–for me–was not very helpful (based on seeing how much plaque was left after brushing using dental disclosing solution). I was using interplak–a very old toothbrush but it took off more plaque in my mouth then the sonicare did. My dentist recommended the braun and told me most of his patients liked it. After trying it and seeing how little plaque was left I was hooked. I’ve recommended it to one friend and he was pleased after being told by his hygenist how much his mouth had improved.
Dan, I’m not familiar with the rotadent as I believe the study is referring to the Braun. it would not surprised me though if there were other products with similar technology.
Scott; no offense taken, and none given. Like I said, what works best may be different for everyone, so try cheaper things first. Few clinical trials are possible with even toothbrushes, and it’s impossible to standardize due to ethics and methodology issues, so I’m afraid it will often come down to personal preference.
(Keep in mind, that I now only deal with braces since I’m a specialist). My patients do better with the Sonicare Elite, since the Rotary style brushes just seem less effective in getting around the braces properly.
Whoever asked about bleaching/whitening their teeth: Hands down, personal preference is the Crest Premium WhiteStrips. Do not blow hundreds of dollars at a dental office for bleaching when you can get as good of an effect for 35$, and its very safe. The ZOOM bleaching system, as popularized on Extreme Makeover and The Swan, is okay, if you feel like spending 20 times more than you need to.
(in my humble, personal opinion).
you could cut out grains and sugars out of your diet and eat tons of veggies. That’s when you notice that you have a lot less plague! I used to have problem with it and when I went on cutting phase, cutting out all grains and sugars except for PWO, i saw a huge reduction of plague on my teeth. I guess that dentist Weston A Price was right after all.