So, I recently switched to an electric toothbrush after years of manual brushing and honestly, my gums have never felt happier. Didn't realize how rough the old one was until now. Anyone else had a similar breakthrough moment?
I switched to electric a while back too, but honestly, it took me a bit to get used to it. At first, the buzzing and vibrations kinda freaked me out—felt like I was drilling my teeth or something, haha. But after a week or two, I noticed my gums weren't bleeding as much, and my dentist even commented that things looked healthier. I guess I was brushing way too hard with the manual one without realizing it.
Still, I sometimes worry about pressing too hard with the electric brush too. Mine has this little pressure sensor thingy that lights up if you push too much, but I still catch myself wondering if I'm doing it right. Anyone else get a bit anxious about that? Anyway, glad it's working out for you... gums feeling better is always a win.
I get what you're saying about the pressure sensor, but honestly, relying too much on those little lights can sometimes make you overthink it. I found that focusing more on technique—like gently guiding the brush head along the gumline rather than pressing down—helped me way more than watching for a warning signal. It takes a bit of practice, but eventually you just kinda feel what's right without needing the sensor to tell you... at least that's how it worked for me.
I totally see your point about technique being key—I definitely notice that when I'm mindful of the angle and pressure, my gums feel way less irritated afterward. But I still find myself second-guessing sometimes, especially since my dentist warned me about brushing too hard. Did you find it tricky at first to trust your own judgment without the sensor, or did it just come naturally after a bit? Curious if anyone else had that initial hesitation...
