Brushlink dentists welcome study on toothpaste and dental erosion

Dental experts from Brushlink, the award-winning oral care device and app which turns any toothbrush into a smart brush and collects data for improved brushing, have welcomed the findings of the research but emphasise two points – regular and effective brushing is the best way to maintain good oral health, and that the results of the research do not mean that toothpaste should be abandoned because the fluoride it contains is vital to strong, healthy teeth.

“The results of the research highlight what we have been saying all along, which is that good oral health relies on a number of regular activities that have a good brushing technique and frequency at their heart,” commented Dev Patel, founder and CEO of Brushlink.

He added, “Our own survey of 2,000 UK adults showed that half missed a quarter of their teeth when they brushed, and that six in 10 had never been shown how to brush properly by their dentist or dental therapist and hygienist, yet brushing is so important to good oral health. It is good that this recent research has shown that we should not rely on just one element of the oral health care arsenal to maintain a healthy mouth.”