Manual toothbrushes removes an average of only 50% of plaque from smooth tooth surfaces and even LESS from between teeth.

However, studies have proved using a power toothbrush will:

• Cause a significant reduction in plaque of adults and children.
• Reduce brushing force you need to apply during brushing to reduce gum recession.
• Power toothbrushes are superior to manual in reducing gingival inflammation and bleeding.
• Reduces stain and calculus better than manual.
• People tend to brush longer with a power toothbrush.
• 67% of children studied preferred a power toothbrush due to the smaller brush head, easier to reach all areas of their mouth and the repetitive movement of the brush.
• They automatically confer good brushing technique.
• Decreased gingivitis better than manual.
• Improve compliance.
  

Electric toothbrushes are very beneficial in the following areas:

• You lack the manual dexterity or have any disability that limits your ability to brush.
• You have braces; an electric or implants toothbrush may reach crevices you can't otherwise clean.
• Children due to the smaller brush head and easier to reach all areas of their mouth.
• You love gadgets and would really brush longer if you had a built-in timer featured on some models
  
  Your are trying to encourage a child to brush and the novelty of a power tool would help.
• You scrub too vigorously with a regular brush and need a tool that that will help you limit the force you can apply.
• You have a periodontal disease and your dentist advises using a power tool.
• Gum recession, using an electronic toothbrush helps control over zealous brushing.