Let’s talk toothbrushes. More specifically, sonic toothbrushes. Why sonic? Because they clean in areas that a conventional brush cannot –– like between teeth and below the gum line. They’re also more effective in plaque removal. And because there’s something so easy about them, people tend to brush more and brush longer. The majority of sonic users say that it makes their teeth feel professionally cleaned and that they have better checkups.

Not that we have anything against a traditional, old-fashioned toothbrush. On the contrary, we’re huge fans. But the proof is in the numbers: 300 strokes per minute for an old fashioned toothbrush vs 30,000 strokes per minute for sonic.

Whichever you choose all you really need to remember is this: twice a day for two minutes. Happy brushing.