Your point about arthritis is really interesting—I hadn't considered that angle before. My dad's been having trouble gripping his manual toothbrush lately, and now I'm wondering if an electric one might help him too. Did your mom find it difficult to adjust at first, or was the transition pretty smooth? Also curious if anyone's dentist specifically recommended electric brushes for older patients with mobility issues...
"Did your mom find it difficult to adjust at first, or was the transition pretty smooth?"
My aunt switched to an electric brush last year because of arthritis. She was hesitant at first—worried it'd feel weird or uncomfortable—but surprisingly, she adjusted pretty quickly. Her dentist didn't specifically recommend electric brushes, but did mention they're helpful if grip strength is an issue. Might be worth a try for your dad too...
My mom switched recently too, and honestly she was pretty skeptical at first—kept saying it tickled her gums. Did your aunt mention anything like that? After a week or so, though, she got used to it and now prefers electric. Seems easier on her wrists.
"Seems easier on her wrists."
Yeah, electric brushes can help with wrist strain, but honestly, my dad never got past the weird vibration feeling...said it felt like a dentist drill. He eventually went back to a soft manual brush and found it gentler overall. Guess it's pretty individual.
My mom had similar issues—arthritis made brushing painful—but honestly, the electric brush was a total game changer. Took her a week or two to adjust to that buzzing sensation, but now she swears by it...maybe worth another shot?
