{"id":697,"date":"2017-11-11T12:26:33","date_gmt":"2017-11-11T12:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drbenatkins.co.uk\/?p=697"},"modified":"2017-11-11T13:37:54","modified_gmt":"2017-11-11T13:37:54","slug":"dazzling-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drbenatkins.co.uk\/dazzling-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Dazzling Smile with the Ferrari of all toothbrushes"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all want a dazzling smile. And here is a toothbrush which not only helps keep that smile, but also plays a major role in preventative oral healthcare. Recently, Smile Magazine asked me to review the Philips Sonicare FelxCare Platinum brush and App.<\/p>\n

Smile Magazine<\/a> is published by Dental Republic in association with the Oral Health Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This article was published in the September 2017 issue of the magazine – under the heading: –<\/p>\n

The Cool Way to a Dazzling Smile – check out the Ferrari of all electric toothbrushes<\/h4>\n

Like many dentists, comparethetreatment\u2019s oral health expert, Ben Atkins has helped many of us master the challenges of cleaning our teeth to ensure we keep our smiles bright and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n

The secret of success is to cover the whole mouth, getting in between those awkward gaps between teeth and covering all five surfaces of each and every tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, occasionally, we struggle with our oral health routines, may even skip the recommended two minutes twice a day because our lives are so busy \u2013 and, as a consequence, risk doing untold damage to the health of our mouths thanks largely to unintentional neglect.<\/span><\/p>\n

We may also brush too hard, causing erosion to out teeth \u2013 or not quite reach between all our teeth and so, sometimes it may be a simple case of tweaking our poor technique to make a positive difference the long-term health of our mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

New technology can make our lives easier in so many ways \u2013 and teeth cleaning is no exception.<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush is designed to guide us to more effective brushing as if a dentist is in our bathroom! In fact, it even emails your dentist after every use with updates of your progress.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Andy is a patient at Revive Dental Care and is using the Philips Sonicare on Ben\u2019s recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The app tracks how Andy is brushing, the frequency and duration. This information is emailed directly to Ben via the app in easy-to-read reports. <\/span><\/p>\n

From these, Ben is able to monitor his performance and assess his compliance with instructions.\u00a0 In addition, he can programme the app to focus on up to three specific areas within the mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Andy says: \u2018Dr Atkins noticed I had gum disease around two of my teeth. He suggested I use a Philips Sonicare toothbrush and the app \u2013 and it has dramatically improved my oral hygiene.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

So, just how easy is it to use?<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Ben says: \u2018I love this Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum brush. The app is a great addition and brilliant for developing awareness and allowing patients to see where they are. I love the technology \u2013 it\u2019s the cool side of dentistry and makes some patients really want to brush their teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>\u2018It makes a huge difference to my clinical practice and the oral health results for my patients. It\u2019s such fun \u2013 it\u2019s almost a novelty! And it makes teeth cleaning so much easier because the brush does all the work. There\u2019s no risk of over scrubbing or missing areas because the brush monitors technique.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m hugely passionate about electric toothbrushes \u2013 and patients need to find the right one for them. It may appear expensive but the solution is to buy one unit for family use and then purchase different heads. We have the highest decay rate in the country where I practise in Salford and I have seen the changes the brush can make.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018The reports the app generates enables me to build a clearer picture of the brushing habits. This allows me to help educate my patients and encourage them to start to develop good habits.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Another patient of Ben\u2019s even installed a phone holder on her bathroom mirror so she could more easily follow the app\u2019s instructions while she was brushing. <\/span><\/p>\n

She comments: \u2018The instructions are really clear and easy to follow and I could feel the difference from the very first brush. Every time I use the brush my mouth feels like I have had the dentist clean my teeth, which is great.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Can save you a fortune<\/h4>\n

Ben adds: \u2018Purchasing a Philips Sonciare will definitely save you a fortune in the long run. Root treatment can cost \u00a3700. So do the maths \u2013 it really is a no brainer.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018As a dental geek, I think it is a beautiful brush. It is the Ferrari of the market \u2013 and it even looks nice in the bathroom!\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

And last word goes to Andy. He says: \u2018There\u2019s no doubt that learning to brush your teeth in a completely different way and following the app\u2019s instructions takes some getting used to. But I can already not only feel the difference but even see the difference it\u2019s making too. I\u2019m getting much better at following the instructions and not neglecting specific areas \u2013 I\u2019m even remembering to brush my tongue. I can\u2019t imagine not using this brush now and I won\u2019t ever want to stop using it.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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