Is an electric toothbrush worth it?

Yes — studies show electric toothbrushes remove 21% more plaque and reduce gingivitis by 11% compared to manual brushing. Even the cheapest electric brush (Oral-B Pro 1000 at $30) is dramatically better than manual.

How long should I brush?

2 minutes, twice daily. Most electric toothbrushes have built-in 2-minute timers with 30-second quadrant pacers. Let the brush do the work — light pressure and slow movement is more effective than aggressive scrubbing.

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