Totally get where you're coming from—switching to electric can feel weirdly complicated at first. But honestly, don't stress too much about angles and pressure. Most electric brushes are designed to do the heavy lifting for you, so pressing gently is actually better. If you're worried about pressure, some brushes have built-in sensors that flash or buzz if you're pushing too hard. As for angles, just keep the brush head at a slight tilt along your gumline and let it glide slowly—no need to scrub or anything.
Funny enough, I've had patients tell me they thought they were brushing forever, only to realize it was barely a minute. Timers definitely help, but don't get too hung up on exact seconds. As long as you're covering all surfaces evenly and regularly, you're already ahead of the game. And zoning out halfway through? Totally normal...I mean, who hasn't mentally planned their entire day while brushing teeth before bed?
"Funny enough, I've had patients tell me they thought they were brushing forever, only to realize it was barely a minute."
Haha, guilty as charged...my toothbrush timer was a reality check. Btw, anyone else ever accidentally sprayed toothpaste everywhere when first switching to electric? Or am I just hopelessly uncoordinated...
Btw, anyone else ever accidentally sprayed toothpaste everywhere when first switching to electric?
Haha, you're definitely not alone there. I've had plenty of patients sheepishly admit to redecorating their bathroom mirrors when they first switched to electric brushes. Honestly, even I had a toothpaste-splatter incident or two when I first made the switch years ago...it's practically a rite of passage. Quick tip: start the brush after it's already in your mouth—sounds obvious, but it saves a lot of cleanup. You'll get the hang of it in no time!
Glad it's not just me... I was worried I'd ruin my wallpaper at first. Still getting used to the buzzing sensation though, feels kinda intense compared to manual brushing. Does that feeling ease up after a while, or do you just get used to it eventually?
I felt exactly the same way when I first switched. Honestly, the buzzing was so intense at first I thought my teeth were vibrating loose or something... I even googled it (bad idea, btw). After about a week or two, either the sensation mellowed out or I just got used to it—probably a bit of both. Now, weirdly enough, manual brushing feels kinda weak and ineffective. Hang in there, it gets better.
