The state of Alabama was ranked 49th in the nation when it came to overall dental health, according to a study by Wallethub. Despite having such a low ranking, however, there are several ways you can step up your dental hygiene if you live in the region – especially when it comes to new technology. From high tech electric toothbrushes to the incorporation of artificial intelligence and even bluetooth capabilities, here are some of the most innovative ways the dental care industry is being changed for the benefits of improving your dental hygiene.
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Subscription-based brushing
Subscription boxes are undoubtedly one of the most convenient ways to get a product delivered directly to your door on a regular basis, and one of the most popular high-tech toothbrushes out there is one of them. Quip is an electric toothbrush with a sleek and modernized simple design that’s perfect for a minimalistic approach to dental hygiene. The light weight of the toothbrush allows for the feel of a manual one, without the bulkiness that traditional electric toothbrushes are known to have. Not only that, but the brush heads are replaceable, and a brush head replacement subscription can be set up so that you don’t even have to think about getting a new one when the time comes. With a built-in timer and 30 second pulses, you can easily and effectively brush to the recommended time each and every day.
Bluetooth brushing capabilities
Toothbrushes that utilize bluetooth capabilities – such as the Ara toothbrush by Kolibree – are perhaps one of the most high-tech ways to brush your teeth each day. The Ara toothbrush is armed with features like embedded 3D sensors, which can help to detect places you may have missed while brushing, and allow you to monitor your brushing habits over time with the associated app. These unique features give you valuable insight so that you can improve your brushing habits in an interesting way, making it perfect for children who might have trouble establishing proper dental hygiene. Sonic technology is also used, which allows you to prevent plaque build up and cavities in an effective way.
High tech mouthguards
Tooth grinding is an issue for many Americans – in fact, one survey estimates that eight percent of adults experience grinding their teeth during sleep. This can happen when you clench your teeth or jaw, and doing so at night is known as nocturnal bruxism. Unfortunately, chronic tooth grinding can lead to several issues, such as tooth damage, jaw pain, headaches, and even ear aches. When it comes to treating tooth grinding, many may simply pick up a simple night guard at their local drugstore, but these mouthguards can often be uncomfortable. Thankfully, there is a more high tech way to solve the problem that’s worth considering. For instance, your dentist will likely be able to make you a custom fit mouthguard that’s personalized to your teeth, ensuring you’d be getting a comfortable fit to help with tooth grinding.
Laser dentistry
Going to the dentist is a routine part of taking proper care of your teeth, and it’s realistic to believe that most people will have to have a procedure of some kind at some point in their lives. With that in mind, another big way that the dentistry industry is being changed via technology is by laser dentistry. Laser dentistry involves the use of two different kinds of lasers – soft tissue lasers (used for gums), and hard tissue lasers (used for teeth). Lasers can be used for several different procedures, from whitening the teeth to detecting tooth decay, and they can even be used when it comes to setting fillings.
Proper dental care and hygiene is a part of our daily lives. However, from daily brushing to visits to the dentist, technology and innovation has opened our eyes to how it can benefit and improve the dental industry – and our everyday brushing routines – with products like high tech toothbrushes or services such as laser dentistry.
