Is ultrasound dangerous?

We are repeatedly asked whether our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes are dangerous or harmful to health. The most important thing first: Ultrasonic technology and, with it, our ultrasonic toothbrushes are neither harmful nor dangerous. But what leads to this false assumption? It is misinformation, a lack of knowledge and general prejudices against ultrasonic technology. They fuel the assumption that ultrasound is dangerous or even harmful to health. In today's blog post, we explain why this is not the case, what uncertainties arise from this context and why our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes can even be beneficial to health.

Is ultrasound technology for dental care dangerous?

The most conceivable explanation for the existing mistrust of ultrasound technology in the area of ​​dental care is that the bristles of the brush head do not rotate as usual. The functionality of emmi®-dent toothbrushes has nothing in common with that of a classic electric toothbrush.

Another possible explanation for the skepticism towards ultrasound may be that people do not understand the technology and workings behind ultrasound. Many people simply do not know what ultrasound is and how ultrasound works.

Myth 1: Do ultrasonic toothbrushes damage implants and fixed braces?

Especially if you have brackets (fixed braces), inlays, onlays, overlays, crowns, bridges or implants, tooth cleaning using ultrasound technology is particularly thorough. It can even be described as a "material-friendly" alternative. Ultrasound allows you to clean without scrubbing or exerting any force. The invisible ultrasound waves of ultrasound technology ensure that deposits, deposits and plaque are thoroughly removed from your teeth. This also reduces the food source of harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay, gingivitis and other diseases.

Myth 2: Does ultrasound damage tooth enamel?

No! If you use our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush correctly, the enamel on your teeth cannot be damaged. There is absolutely no need to worry about this. In fact, the opposite is the case. If you regularly clean the surface of your teeth with our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush, you will clean your teeth so gently that your enamel will stay healthy for much longer.

Unlike a conventional toothbrush, you don't have to worry about abrasion with an ultrasonic toothbrush. Since you don't have to use pressure or force to clean, you not only protect the enamel on your teeth, but also your gums very effectively. The cleaning performance of our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes is in no way inferior to conventional toothbrushes. It uses invisible and imperceptible ultrasound to efficiently clean your teeth of plaque and food residue.

Myth 3: Is ultrasound dangerous for people with a pacemaker?

No! It is generally recommended that people with a pacemaker should stay away from ultrasound, but this does not apply to our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush. Ultrasonic toothbrushes used for daily dental hygiene have nothing in common with medical ultrasound devices. They are two completely different ultrasound technologies. The power of our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes is only 1.6 MHz and cannot be compared to the power of a medical ultrasound device. The power is far too low to have any effect on a pacemaker. To be on the safe side, contact your doctor as a precaution.

Myth 4: Are ultrasonic toothbrushes dangerous for children?

Here too, the answer to the question is: No! However, you should note that children are only able to understand the technology of our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes from an estimated age of 10 years. Parents should therefore always check that they are being used correctly.

Conclusion: Are ultrasonic toothbrushes dangerous?

Even though there are many myths and misinformation about ultrasonic toothbrushes, ultrasonic toothbrushes are not dangerous. They pose no risk to human health, nor does their use lead to side effects or health problems. In fact, typical dental and gum diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis can be contained and stopped. Our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrushes are used for thorough, long-lasting and very gentle tooth cleaning. Even hard-to-reach areas in the mouth can be cleaned very effectively with one of our ultrasonic toothbrushes.