That’s interesting, because I went through something similar—swore by my manual brush for years, but my dentist kept pointing out the same problem areas. Switched to an electric one (mostly because my spouse wouldn’t stop talking about theirs) and, honestly, it made a big difference with way less effort. Did you notice any change in sensitivity after switching? I felt like my gums adjusted pretty quick, but I still wonder if it’s just the novelty or if technique really was the issue all along.
Honestly, I was stubborn about switching too—thought my manual technique was flawless. But after going electric, my hygienist actually smiled at my checkup (which is a first). My gums felt weird for a week, then it was like they woke up or something. I think the brush does half the work for you... but yeah, technique matters way more than I wanted to admit.
I get the hype around electric brushes, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re a game changer for everyone. I switched for a few months and didn’t notice much difference—maybe because I was already brushing carefully? My dentist said pressure and angles matter more than the brush itself. For me, adding flossing daily made a bigger impact than swapping brushes. Guess it depends on what you were missing before...
Wait, so it’s not just me who can’t tell the difference with electric brushes? I thought maybe mine was broken or something... I still get yelled at for not flossing, though. Is there a trick to making flossing less annoying?
