The buzzing from my electric brush freaked me out at first, too—I kept worrying it would hurt or somehow undo the work.
You’re definitely not alone there. I see a lot of folks get anxious about using their electric brush after a root canal, especially with all the weird sensations going on in your mouth. Honestly, as long as you’re gentle and avoid pressing too hard, either brush is fine. The main thing is to keep the area clean without irritating it—sometimes manual just feels more “in control,” you know?
If you’re easing back into electric, starting with a soft head and the lowest setting is smart. I’ve had people tell me they even practiced on their hand first to get used to the vibration again (sounds silly but it works). Just trust your comfort level. If something feels off or painful, switch back to manual for a bit—no harm done.
And don’t stress about “undoing” the work. Root canals are sealed up tight; you’d have to try pretty hard to mess anything up with regular brushing. It’s more about finding what helps you feel calm while healing.
Totally relate to the sticker shock of dental work—root canals are no joke for the wallet. After mine, I was extra careful with brushing because I didn’t want to risk needing another one (my insurance barely covered the first!). Manual brushes felt safer at first, like I had more control and could avoid the sore spot. Plus, let’s be honest, I wasn’t about to buy a fancy new electric head right after paying for the procedure.
That said, once things calmed down, I switched back to my bargain electric brush—nothing high tech, just a basic model. I used the softest head I could find and went slow. The buzzing still weirded me out a bit, but it didn’t hurt. If anything, it made me feel like I was getting things cleaner without scrubbing too hard.
For anyone stressing about cost, honestly, a decent manual brush works just fine while you heal. No need to drop more cash unless you’re really set on electric. Just be gentle and listen to your mouth...it’ll tell you if it’s not happy.
