I totally get what you mean about the vibrations. When I first got my crowns, I tried one of those fancy electric brushes, thinking it’d be a game changer. Ended up with sore gums and honestly, it just felt weird on my wallet too. Switched back to a cheap soft manual brush, focused on being gentle, and my mouth calmed down. Sometimes simple really is better... at least for my budget and nerves.
Yeah, I totally relate to the electric toothbrush thing. I thought it’d be gentler, but the buzzing just made me super anxious, especially after getting veneers. My gums felt raw for days, and I kept worrying I’d mess them up. Manual brushes just feel safer, even if they’re not as high-tech. Sometimes I wonder if all those features are worth the stress... I just stick with soft bristles now and take my time.
I get what you mean about the buzzing—honestly, I tried an electric toothbrush after my crowns and it just freaked me out. Every time it hit the gum line, I’d tense up, convinced I’d ruin something. My dentist swore it was fine, but I just couldn’t relax. Manual with soft bristles feels way more under my control, even if it takes longer. Maybe I’m just too cautious, but I’d rather be slow and gentle than anxious every morning.
I totally get that—honestly, I still flinch a bit when my electric hits the back molars. My dentist said it’s just a weird sensation, not actually damaging anything, but I’m with you on wanting to feel in control. Did you notice your gums getting any more sensitive after switching to manual? I sometimes wonder if the gentler approach helps with that or if it’s just in my head...
Did you notice your gums getting any more sensitive after switching to manual?
That’s interesting, because for me, the switch actually made my gums feel less tender over time—but I also changed toothpaste around the same period. Hard to tell which did what. Have you tried using a pressure sensor brush head on your electric, just to see if that changes the sensation? I wonder if it’s more about the vibration than pressure itself...
