I'm not sure what brand of toothbrush(es) is totally efficient or highly recommended..?
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Electric toothbrushes are great.  I love the oral-b pulsar.  It is like a regular toothbrush, but has the added benefit of movement.  It is compact in size and design and does not cost and arm and a leg.  It is about six dollars in any drug or grocery store.  Every dental professional has an opinion about what toothbrush they think is best and works well.  I say as long as it is a SOFT brush, then it really does not matter what type you use as long as you are brushing the right way and taking enough time (2 minutes) brushing.  Also you have to floss everyday, brushing alone does not do it.
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There are many companies that manufacture toothbrushes.  Crest (Proctor & Gamble) and all the other big tooth paste companies all make their own brand of tootbrush as well.  Maybe you can pick one, got to the website and email them requesting the information you need.  Good Luck.
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We started our search by typing some of the better-known toothpaste brands into our browser's location window. We tried www.crest.com, www.colgate.com, and www.mentadent.com and received some information on the various types of toothpastes, what they do, and how they do it. However, we were ultimately unsuccessful in finding the basic toothpaste ingredients. \nRealizing our quick approach was ineffective, we went to the old standby and typed "toothpaste ingredients" into the Yahoo! search box. \n\nAs expected, Yahoo! didn't have a Toothpaste Ingredients category, but our search wasn't a waste -- we received thousands of web pages that featured the words "toothpaste" and "ingredients." We were on our way to a clean and sparkling answer. \n\nWe clicked on the BDA Facts File, a subpage of the official British Dental Association web site. We scrolled down to find a list of active and inactive ingredients that may be included in toothpaste. \n\nActive Ingredients: \n\nFluoride \nAntibacterial agents, most often Triclosan is used to control plaque \nDesensitizing agents \nAnti-tartar agents \nSodium bicarbonate (baking soda) \nEnzymes, to enhance the antibacterial properties of saliva \nXylitol, a non-sugar sweetener, which reduces levels of cariogenic (decay causing) bacteria in the mouth and enhances remineralization \n(Natural toothpastes may contain a variety of ingredients - anything from oil of ginger to seaweed extract.) \nInactive ingredients: \n\nWater \nDetergents, to make the toothpaste foam \nBinding agents \nHumectants to retain moisture \nFlavoring, sweetening, and coloring agents like peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, wintergreen, and menthol \nPreservatives \nAbrasives for cleaning and polishing \nWe clicked on another link, this one an article from WebMD titled "What Are You Putting on Your Teeth?" The article explains that almost all toothpastes start with mild abrasives and detergents, as well as the near-universal ingredient, fluoride. After that, toothpastes vary quite a bit. \nPossible ingredients include: tartar-control agents, most often pyrophosphate; sensitivity reducers, such as potassium nitrate; triclosan; baking soda; and teeth whiteners. \n \n \nEmail this page - View most popular \n   Related Links \n\nCopyright © 2000 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Copyright/IP Policy \nAll information available through or in connection with Ask Yahoo! is informational only and provided "as is" without warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind. Yahoo! disclaims any and all implied warranties respecting Ask Yahoo!. Use of Ask Yahoo! is entirely at your own risk and is not a substitute for conducting your own research. \n \nPS...TRY THE SECOND LINK ALSO!  GOOD-LUCK!
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it was the build up of a cheesy substance that you\nget on your teeth when they are not brushed for a long time.\nduring that time a toothbrush was a luxury item.
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Does an electric toothbrush really clean your teeth better than a manual toothbrush? Many dental experts say "no," maintaining that if you brush for two minutes at least twice a day, floss, and visit your dentist regularly, manual brushes and electric toothbrushes are equally effective. Some dentists note, however, that they've seen improvement in periodontal disease after patients started using an electric toothbrush. \n\nThe best reviews compare electric toothbrushes not only with other electric brushes, but also with manual brushing. Consumer Reports magazine does the best electric toothbrush testing in the U.S., enlisting testers who normally brush manually. Although not all tested toothbrushes are available in the U.S., Australia's Choice Magazine and England's Which? Magazine also compare electric toothbrushes with a test methodology equal to that of Consumer Reports. We found more scientific data at the Web site of the American Dental Association and The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.\n\nThe problem with any kind of toothbrush is that most of us just aren't very dentally self-disciplined. A number of articles we came across in our research say that most Americans brush for only 30 to 60 seconds, which is half the time recommended by dentists, and not nearly long enough to enable the fluoride in toothpaste to work properly. Reviews say the best electric toothbrushes come with a two-minute timer and are able to reach hard-to-clean areas better than most of us tend to do with a manual brush, making them a worthy addition to your collection of dental-hygiene products.
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Did the orthodontist give you any proxabrushes?  They look like little Christmas tree shaped bristles.  These work great to get all the plaque out from around the brackets.   Also using an electric toothbrush (like a Sonicare) helps massage the gums and remove plaque.  Some of the inflammation could be from moving the teeth, if you had a lot of spacing and the teeth are moving closer.  But usually it comes down to not removing all the bacteria.  Ortho requires meticulous oral hygiene.  I am sure I dont hae to tell you that all kinds of stuff gets caught around the brackets!!  \nI wouldnt rinse with peroxide for very long, long term usage can actually harm the tissue.  Instead ask your dentist or orthodontist if they can give you a RX fro PerioGard, or if they have it available to purchase in office.  This rinse kills bacteria better than any over the counter rinse.  If you dont want to use that rinse try Breath Rx rinse or the new Crest Pro Health rinse.  I would stay away from Listerine because it contains a lot of alcohol which actually dries the tissue.\nInterested if you are experiencing a lot of bleeding along with the swollen gums.  This is the telltale sign that it is due to bacteria and plaque more than movement of the teeth.\nKey is brush, floss, proxabrush, rinse.  Also try a waterpik that flushes bacteria and debris from around the brackets and gums.  \nGood Luck, remember it will be over eventually and then you will appreciate how much easier it is to clean your teeth without all that stuff!!
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well, kind of.  you can get your teeth more thoroughly cleaned with a normal tooth brush, but if your lazy and don't brush your teeth very well i'd go with electric. i'm not a dentist but i did just ask my dad that.  he's not a dentist but whatever. plus sftt is important, so  i guess it doesn't  matter if it's  electric  or not
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I'd say the Colgate lemon toothpaste.
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Search under brands like:\n\nMongoose\nHornet\nor.........
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I would avoid electric shavers for a start. Then with a safety razor like a Gillette, I'd shave with the grain and then shave again against the grain. I do, and get a nice, clean shave every day. Good luck.\n\nChow!!
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32 toothbrush sounds interesting I might prefer a rub though ...I'll make you a deal you can tickle my feet as much as u like with the electric toothbrush and I'll endure it for your pleasure, but you have to brush your teeth with it afterwards Fair? :o)
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I know you said excluding toothpaste, but have you tried the new Luminous?  I was in the same boat, and it was suggested to me, and I am very happy with the results!\n\nSorry!
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If I was you you should get invisable one. Reason why\n1.It's easier to brush your teeth and \n2.It's not as painful as regular one\n3.You don't have to avoid chewing gum like than or something\nInvisible results are faster than regular one though they cost around 1 thousand more. Yes you can see it they are so easy you can take then off to unlike regular ones stay there for like few years
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I've tried several and find that Norelco rotary razors are all pretty good.  They're especially fast.
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Crest White Night worked really well for me. You could try that. I once tried a cheaper brand type whitener, and it caused my teeth to become brittle and one of my front teeth chipped, so be careful what types you use! Good Luck!
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EEWW...NO U OBVIOUSLY DONT BRUSH RIGHT!!!\nHAHAHAHAH I GET MINE OFF IN 6 DAYS....BIOTCH!!!!!!!!!1
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i prefer a computer with a toothbrush built into it to keep its bytes clean