Everybody uses a toothbrush daily. for which of the following processes has the toothbrush used some form of energy?

Whether you have just bought one or are looking to buy a new Oral-B electric toothbrush, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you were confused by the different cleaning modes that the brush may offer. Not sure what each mode means and how gum care differs to pro clean? Do you even need these different modes? You are not alone. Many others have this same issue. I was once as confused as you are probably feeling right now too. And to be honest, Oral-B doesn’t make it clear. In this article, I will explain what the different cleaning modes are and what they can do for you. There’s also a handy comparison chart further down the page showing you which brushes have which cleaning modes. How important are the different cleaning modes? This is one of the most common questions we receive, and the short answer is that they are not that important. It’s not something that we particularly take into account when choosing our It is better to have a toothbrush with 1 cleaning mode that you use regularly, for the correct amount of time and with the correct technique than it is to have a brush with multiple modes you use incorrectly. The biggest health benefits will come from regular use with the correct technique. Extra modes can potentially provide benefits for some people, particularly those with an oral healthcare goal in mind. The Sensitive mode is typically one of the most appealing and useful alternative modes as it is a little more gentle on the teeth and gums, yet still cleans well. ...

Lynn Yaguchi Professor Cogdell DES 040A December 2, 2021 Electric Toothbrush Lifecycle Paper- Materials Electric toothbrushes have been advertised as a more effective way of cleaning your teeth than a traditional toothbrush by vibrating motions generated by an internal motor. At first glance an electric toothbrush seems to use the same materials as a normal plastic toothbrush, but examining the inside workings shows that one must consider more than the nylon bristles and plastic handle when it comes to the materials needed to produce one. The presence of rechargeable batteries that make the electric toothbrush lighter and more convenient for use than its predecessors with chunky bodies that had to be connected to a wire for electricity make it easier on the consumer to use but brings on a whole new facet of materials needed to keep people’s teeth clean. The extra complexity that the rechargeable battery brings to the electric toothbrush along with the use of nylon and plastics shows that the impact of the electric toothbrush goes farther than the bathroom it inhabits. The outer casing and brush heads are primarily made of plastics and nylons. Most outer casings are made of heat molded plastic (polyethylene or polypropylene) that is recyclable. Polyethylene is made from crude oils (petroleum) that are heated until ethylene is released (Paxton). This material is used for its waterproofness, to keep the rechargeable battery safe from water. The nylon bristles are kept in plac...

Author • Josefine Hirschfeld Academic Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, University of Birmingham Disclosure statement Josefine Hirschfeld does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners The Conversation UK receives funding from these organisations View the full list Most people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use traditional techniques to clean their teeth. Some of these techniques are more effective than others. Many people in the Middle East, and some parts of South and Southeast Asia, use twigs from the arak tree (known as miswak) to clean their teeth. They fray the end of the twig, dampen the resulting bristles with water or rosewater and then rub the bristles against their teeth (see video below). The wood of the arak tree (Salvadora persica) has a high concentration of fluoride and other antimicrobial components that prevent tooth decay. How to use miswak. Twigs from other trees, especially aromatic trees that freshen the mouth, are used in different cultures. These so-called chew sticks have been in use for thousands of years. The first recorded use was in ancient Babylonia ( Using twigs can have similar cleaning effects as a conventional toothbrus...

Key Points • Caregivers should begin brushing teeth as soon as they begin to erupt. They should continue to assist or supervise until the child is able to spit out excess toothpaste after brushing. • The consensus recommendation is for people to brush their teeth for two minutes twice a day with a toothbrush that has soft bristles. • Replace toothbrushes every three to four months or more often if the bristles are visibly matted or frayed. • Either manual or powered toothbrushes can be used effectively. • A product earns the As soon as primary teeth start to erupt, which may be as early as 6 months of age, they are at risk of tooth decay. Therefore, the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry agree that brushing should begin as soon as the first tooth erupts. 1, 2 Caregivers should follow instructions from their child’s dentist. Generally, caregivers should brush an infant’s teeth twice a day, using a child-sized toothbrush. The toothbrush should have soft bristles and a head small enough to easily maneuver inside the child’s mouth, reaching all tooth surfaces. 2 As children become more coordinated with age, they should be able to brush their own teeth under adult supervision, continuing to use a child-sized toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles. Children younger than 3 years should use a smear of fluoridated toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice. Once children are 3 years or older, they can use a pea-sized drop of fluori...

Brushing and Toothpaste The importance of brushing The single best way to remove harmful plaque from teeth and gums is to brush teeth regularly and properly. Plaque is a thin, sticky film loaded with bacteria. What is the correct way to brush teeth? Every mouth is different, and there is more than one effective way to brush. Deciding which way is best for you depends largely on your teeth position and gum condition. Talk with your healthcare provider to decide which brushing method is best for your mouth. Generally, most healthcare providers recommend a circular method for brushing. This includes brushing only a small group of teeth at a time -- gradually covering the entire mouth. It's important to use a circular motion because using a back and forth motion may cause the following: • The gums around the teeth may wear away (called receding gums) • Exposed and sensitive root surface • Wearing down of the crown and root surfaces at the gum line Instead, healthcare providers recommend the following method: • Place the toothbrush next to your teeth with the bristles pointed at the gums at a 45-degree angle. • Gently brush only a small group of teeth at a time (in a circular or elliptical motion) until the entire mouth is covered. • Brush the outside of the teeth, inside of the teeth, and the chewing surfaces. • Gently brush the tongue to remove bacteria and freshen breath. • Repeat steps 1 through 4 at least twice daily, especially after meals and snacks. What type of toothbr...

This problem has been solved! You'll get a detailed solution from a subject matter expert that helps you learn core concepts. See Answer See Answer See Answer done loading Question:Toothbrush. Research on this product and determine the following: 1. How is it assembled? 2. What processes are used in its manufacturing? 3. What materials are used? 4. What is the average cost and cost range? Design for Environment Approach: • Brainstorm ideas on how you could redesign your product with Design for Environment in mind. Would you focus on Toothbrush. Research on this product and determine the following: 1. How is it assembled? 2. What processes are used in its manufacturing? 3. What materials are used? 4. What is the average cost and cost range? Design for Environment Approach: • Brainstorm ideas on how you could redesign your product with Design for Environment in mind. Would you focus on a redesign of processes or a redesign of a product? You should have a clear reasoning behind your direction. • What specific redesigns would you suggest? • How do these redesigns follow Design for Environment? • Would these redesigns be a viable direction for current manufacturers to take? Explain your reasoning. • Create a report on your findings including all the information requested above. Cite all your sources.

At present, electric toothbrushes are used extensively across the globe by many folks. It is a matter of debate whether an electric toothbrush is superior to a manual toothbrush. However, one cannot deny the fact that an electric toothbrush has the ability to maintain the health of the gums and the teeth to a great extent. Although both versions of modern toothbrushes can be effective, one cannot deny the fact that an electric toothbrush will make things easier for you. Below, we have mentioned some authentic reasons why using an electric toothbrush will be a good idea right now. All of us have been taught to use toothbrushes for brushing our teeth regularly. In spite of this, we tend not to brush our teeth comprehensively since it is not possible for the bristles of the manual toothbrushes to get rid of the tartar and plaque that have accumulated between the teeth. The rotating head of this type of toothbrush consists of bristles which have the capability of reaching further due to the combination of equal pressure and motion from the device. It is essential to have equal pressure since most of the manual brushes are going to clean one side of the mouth properly while the other side might not be cleaned as desired. However, this issue can be avoided with electric toothbrushes. 2. Simple to use One will find it easier to use an electric toothbrush as compared to a manual one since it has the ability to reach the teeth’ crevices such as the black molars which cannot be cove...

BECKY DeSPAIN EDEN, in Prevention in Clinical Oral Health Care, 2008 Manual Toothbrushing Toothbrushes were produced in Europe as early as the eighteenth century, and the first U.S. patent for a toothbrush was awarded in 1857. Today, the toothbrush remains the primary device for routine oral hygiene and mechanical plaque removal. Virtually everyone in the United States owns a toothbrush, and 95% report tooth brushing at least once daily. 11 In a 2003 survey, 34% of adolescents and 42% of adults in the United States ranked the toothbrush as the one invention they could not live without, ahead of the automobile, personal computer, and cell phone. 12 The marketing of toothbrushes and other oral hygiene products is a multibillion dollar industry. Toothbrushing is one of the most studied topic areas in the field of dentistry, with hundreds of publications available on efficacy, side effects, methods of brushing, and types of brushes, documenting the health benefits of mechanical plaque removal. Toothbrushing removes plaque and food debris, reduces gingival inflammation, decreases the number of microorganisms within the biofilm, and reduces pathogens in the subgingival microbiota. 5,13–15 Christopher V. Hughes, Jeffrey A. Dean, in McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent (Tenth Edition), 2016 Manual Toothbrush The toothbrush is the most common method for removing plaque from the oral cavity. Several variables enter into the design and fabrication of toothbrush...