LETS GET BRUSHING !!! 💜💜💜

I'm a dentist. You can brush your teeth with a manual or an electric toothbrush. It's all about your technique! Electric toothbrushes are great because they make brushing easier. They can also have cool features like a timer and a pressure sensor. That's why I recommend them. But remember, toothbrushes bristles can't fit between your teeth. That's why we say to use floss, to clean those tight spots. It's best to brush your teeth two times every day, but if you can only do it once, do it before bed. When you sleep, you don't want the germs in your mouth to eat your dinner leftovers all night. When you brush with toothpaste that has fluoride, only spit it out and don't rinse if you are a grown up. You want the fluoride to stay on your teeth to make them strong!

Please, if anyone from Team Theorist is reading this, please ask Amy to keep the tradition of saying “Hello Internet” when she takes over Style Theory

Oh matpat..how i miss your voice…

I love how when they were talking about there past with dental hygiene every one was like “yeah I had some problems in the past” and mat was like “my teeth are great!”

Yes, water pick v regular floss v floss picks! That should be an upcoming episode.

could a future style theory go over which toothpaste to buy? I always get so overwhelmed by all the options in stores

The Oral-B manual brush is the toothbrush I use everyday. I’m glad to hear it’s all in the technique!

For these kinds of episodes, I think it would be great if you folks would approach experts (dentists, in this case) with your results to discuss and get their opinions!

I mean, I think the most important thing that you are getting here: Even after each day, *after brushing,* you still have plaque build up. Do not skip brushing. It builds up quick, and eats through your virtually irreplaceable teeth.

The nano is only Nordic inspired because of the appearance of the brush. It has that Scandinavian minimalist design. That being said I lived in Norway and their tooth brushes look the same as in America lol

For me, the strength of the Sonicare is in what it does to my gums. For as far back as I can remember, whenever I went to the dentist they ALWAYS said I had gingivitis in varying degrees of strength. The day of my appointment several months ago, I got a Sonicare on their recommendation. When I had my appointment a few weeks ago, they said everything looked amazing and that I (finally) had very healthy gums!

Dental hygienist here! The sonicare technique is important for it to work best. If you brush with it more like a regular toothbrush, like how everyone seemed to, it doesn’t work as well. It really is technique sensitive. If you brush too hard with it and do actual scrubbing it will leave more behind. And I’d love to see what you guys gather about flossing!!

As a person who uses the manual toothbrush for years and years on end, I see this as an absolute win.

Can we take a moment to appreciate Amy’s sense of style? She was killing it!

You should have also tried miswak brushes. They are sticks taken from the root of a specific African tree that has been used for thousands of years as a natural toothbrush. It naturally has silica, flouride, enzymes and antioxidants that produce anticavity, antiplaque, antibacterial, and teeth whitening properties

Style theory idea: does those shampoo/body wash combo soaps clean better than individual shampoo and body wash, or does mixing them cause the effectiveness to fall off

Matt & Steph fully understanding each other while brushing their teeth is relationship goals 😂

Immediately feeling biased towards Amy in this episode as a fellow manual brush user. I really like how she's describing everything; her word choice and annunciation makes it really easy to follow along and fully understand what she's explaining.

It's sad to hear your leaving UKposts. I've watched all your channels since the beginning. UKposts isn't going to be the same without you Matpat.

If matpat is doing an episode for different floss. can you please compare the long string kind vs. short string atrached to plastic handle kind vs. soft picks (plastic toothpick with soft silicone bristles around) vs. Water floss.

As someone who inherited genes that gave me gum disease regardless of what I did, kinda glad to see it's not just me trying so many different brushes but still getting the same results. Would be cool if the flossing episode gave us some ideas on how to make flossing less of a chore because boy is it just the worst

The oral-b io is one of my favorites. It has a light to show you if you're using the correct pressure when brushing

I'm also a once-a-day brusher in the morning with an old-fashioned medium brush and my teeth are doing just fine. Also, against the recommendation of literally every dentist I've had, I use the flossers instead of floss string (my saliva density and hand/mouth size make using floss string a drooling endeavor at best and unfeasible at worst).

as im going to my first concerts next year, i wanted to suggest maybe you guys could do a style theory episode on different types in the range of earplugs for high volumes and loud events. love the channel and you guys always create great and intriguing episodes!

Remember not to brush too aggressively! Gum receding's number one cause is aggressive brushing

Flossing is to get bacteria between your teeth that can't survive in air, it getting plaque and food is technically a bonus.

I NEED the flossing episode. I’m convinced anything is better than the actual floss string. I prefer the green pick one but I also waterpick after

In defense of the Sonicare: I brush too hard with any other brush, which led to gum recession. The Sonicare ended my gum recession and is therefore 100% worth it to me.

Would've been great if you also did this video with someone who uses brackets! A different perspective. With braces, mechanical brushes can get destroyed (and Manual brushes too), and flossing with braces is can be hard

Another problem with the mechanical toothbrush with the spinny head is that it flings toothpaste everywhere, look at her shirt for proof 16:37

As someone who uses a waterpik, I really hope that yall actually do the flossing one. Im not entirely sure tbh, because like the manual toothbrushes, you control where your floss is, and make sure its between each tooth, but with waterpik, its harder to tell, ESPECIALLY when you first start using it.

When I was a kid in the late 90s/early 2000s my mom had me use those pink tablets every single morning to make sure I had brushed my teeth well enough. They didn’t taste bad though, so it’s kinda weird to me that whoever made yours decided to have them taste bad. The ones I used as a kid was made so both adults and kids could use them, so they obviously made sure it didn’t taste bad so kids would also be fine with them.

Definitely would be interested to see water pick vs floss. Currently I use both. I feel like floss is better between the teeth but water pick can get stuff along the base of the gums that the tooth brush might miss. Would be interesting to see what is actually going on though.

Quip!! They are a great middleman for this in my opinion! I have trouble with timing and the 30 second vibrations for each quadrant of the mouth really helps. And the vibrations are just meant to assist in the brushing process. I love them so I’m definitely bias but I just wanted to add them to this conversation about dental hygiene because I think they have really added to the industry as a whole.

The clip of the nano not hurting a strawberry just immediately told me that it would not get any of the dirt out

I’ve definitely noticed this working with autistic kids from crisis who tend to have pretty poor tooth care that manual is so much better with them. The dentist recommended them to use electric toothbrushes, and it resulted in the kids teeth looking so much less clean because they put way less work and pressure into brushing their teeth.

another factor that affects how well you brush is how crowded are your teeth. For example it is more difficult for me to brush properly as my teeth are packed to the point that my teeth rotated a little to make space for themselves. from the front my teeth are straight and easy to brush but in the back it is hard to reach without practically shoving my toothbrush right into my gag reflex

I love how matpat uses a different font each episode!

Shoulda had a look at the carbon bristle ones too. They seem to do a better job than the regular cheap manual ones. But, that could just be all in my head, as you proved is possible with the sonic care one. Best one I've had so far was closer to the Brevi in volume of bristles, but not so ridiculously like the brevi; while having that back and forth thing going as well.

And that’s why, as a fully grown adult, I use a children’s toothbrush. Smaller head, softer (but not too soft) bristles, and manual control of your brushing experience.

Hey matpat! I've been a big fan of your content for a while and was hoping you could do a theory about how different brushes can affect your hair!

Really wish they tried the Arm and Hammer brand electric toothbrush. It think it is the perfect blend of standard and electric toothbrush. The same technique you use with standard brushes has worked great for me with minimal modification.

As someone who owns a manual toothbrush, I was sooo worried about this, as I have had so many dental cavities and worried about how the brush was actually performing. Thanks Style Theory!

So far my takeaway from all this is to take a bath instead of showering, don't shave, and use a manual toothbrush and floss. Now I just need a toothpaste episode to complete my infinity gauntlet of hygiene.

I just got a new toothbrush. What impeccable timing, Matpat

This is random but your models for your theory wear are so gorgeous!!! 😭💘💘💘💘

You guys should make a video about the best shampoo + conditioner for different hair types (especially curly hair)

I've got an electric brush with the pressure sensor which shows you when you're brushing too soft or too hard, so that helps. I've been using it for a while and it works pretty well imo

I have a friend who is a pediatric dentist, and not only has he always told me that manual brushes are better than electric brushes as most are just gimmicks, he also tells me that dental pics and water pics can't come close to the clean of plain old floss. After this, I'm going to keep trusting his judgement.

Hello! I like this episode, but I do wish y'all had actually looked into how to properly use each brush. I'm not a dentist but have been using a Sonicare for years and it uses a different style of brushing than normal. Loving this new channel, keep it up!

Love how matpat was the only one that wasn’t insecure or negative about his teeth 💀

Next up: flossing. Repeat the experiment, but you use the better manual toothbrush for every clean and change the type of floss: stick/handle floss, string floss, waterpic, whatever other niche thing you decide to throw in there. Let the best gumsaw win.

Can we get an episode about dishwashing. Or a whole series. Water only vs detergent vs baking soda/vinegar. Handwashing vs dishwasher. Testing out different methods of scrubbing pans.

I'm so glad you did this one Mat, I've always wondered the difference, hence why I invested in an expensive electric (oscillation type) years ago. I'm gonna do my own experiment now with the oral-b manual and see how it feels! Just an idea for future if possible, could you do something on whitening toothpaste as well? Another thing I've wasted probably hundreds of pounds worth on over the years 😅

I always felt that my mouth cleanliness was best when I mixed using both a manual brush and a sonicare. Didn't matter which was used for the morning or evening brush, just that they both got used in the same day.

I'm brazilian and eveveryone I've ever met in my life (including myself) brush their teeth 3 times a day (morning, around noon, and night), so this video felt like a bit of a culture shock (both from that and because I've also never met anyone who didn't use manual toothbrushes, from this video it sounds like it's pretty common in other places). But then again, all of that probably just varies from person to person here too, idk.

You should do an episode about face cleaning products! Which products actually help to reduce blemishes and acne, and if it really matters at all Would be super interesting

22:08 You can see his nails from the 1000 layers nail polish theory lol

I use an Oral-B electric toothbrush and I find if u don't take the head off it and dry it or let it dry naturally u can get mold inside the electric parts which has lead me to needing a new one a couple of times until I found out it wasn't drying properly

I am sure others have mentioned it here, but I figured echoing crucial information is never a bad thing. I will preface this all with the fact that I am not a Dentist or a trained professional related to teeth. I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with several amazing dentist that give me lots of insight and information: 1. When using an electric or sonic tooth brush you actually need to do a different holding and brushing method. I have never heard of this "hold it and let the spin move around the teeth". My dentists have told me that you are supposed to hold the brush at and angle towards the gum and hold it in place. Slowly moving it laterally (forward and back). You need to put the strength in to hold it in place to make sure it brushes everything properly. The other way to see it is that if you are moving it around, then the moving brush won't be able to properly scrub the surface. It won't be able to go deep enough. 2. Also another great thing about new electric tooth brushes is that they have a self timer of 2 min in them. So many of them shut off after 2 minutes which reminds you to keep brushing that whole duration. Some even have intermittent buzzing (at like 30 sec) as a heads up. 3. One of the nurses that cleaned up my teeth told me that if I were ever too busy to brush and floss, that I should always choose to floss. This comment is directed towards someone who is in their late 20s so this probably doesn't apply to everyone. But she emphasized that floss is one of the most important things to do. Its THE way to get rid of plaque. I think the first point is the most important. Sadly this might mean that your results are a little skewed. But it also highlights the fact that these tools are becoming common place, but many are not aware of the proper technique to use them so in the end they come out being used improperly and seen as less effective. (Definitely looking at Amy as she is violently brushing her teeth with the electric tooth brush). Just wanted to put this out there to share information to ensure the general public are more aware of these facts

Btw, when I went to health class as a kid, we were taught it's better if only floss than only brush. This just feels like a confirmation of that.

Please do a theory on how to fall asleep on christmas night for all the kids like me who just stare awake at the ceiling waiting for santa. I posted this on game, film, and food theory and now here i just really want this, thank you mat and merry Christmas.

So excited for that water pick video!!

I think the key point is if you use a manual you are likely to brush for less than 2 minutes whereas if you use an electric the built in timer encourages you to go for the full 2 minutes. This study by ensuring that everyone goes for the 2 minutes eliminated the actual advantage of the electric.

Water picks vs floss would be interesting but I'm also curious on how effective Mouthwash is and the differences between mouthwash with alcohol and mouthwash without alcohol in terms of effectiveness

20:58 and that no, I felt that within my soul

You should have tried a manual three sides brush! they can be found on sites that sell sensory things. the bristles are angeled so they get in the gaps and it's gets right to the back and to the gums BUT the bristles aren't too soft or too stiff.

Can you do a follow up on brushing techniques? I've had dentists tell me to do horizontal movements while others said circles and others said swiping away from your gums

For me the technique is more important than the brush. I pre-brush my teeth without toothpaste first to focus on removing plaque then a second brush with toothpaste to freshen up. I do this twice a day. You want to feel the plaque is gone but don't brush too hard.

I totally need an episode on oil pulling! I think its interesting and there are so many different opinions on it!

I have the small head electric because i have a wire attached to my teeth. The small head allows me to feel like im cleaning the teeth around it more thoroughly, but i do also brush longer than 2 minutes to make sure I'm getting all my teeth. I would absolutely love a flossing video, as the wire makes flossing normally impossible and the floss pick things that are basically mini straw cleaning brushes are too thick to get into some places.

I have found that using a children's size toothbrush let's me more easily access the back molar area and it seems like I get a better clean. I experienced this by accident when I stayed in a Tokyo hotel and the toothbrush provided was smaller than my usual Adult size. After that trip, I've purchased the children's sized toothbrushes and have been happy with my pearly whites 😁

I feel like Matt's take at the end was perfect. The electric might miss some plaque, but the manual can miss your gums. I think the manual tooth brushes are the pinnacle of dental care.

I use something like the nano brush, and when I went to a cleaning, they were shocked at how clean my teeth were, they barely needed to do anything for me. It's super soft and comfy which feels much better than harder brushes too.

finally someone who brushes once a day in the morning, youre so real for that mat

Another question you could dive into is how much toothpaste do we really need to use when we brush and do we tend to over do it

I’m actually very curious to see how the brushes did on the backs of the teeth. I know it’s obviously more difficult to take pictures of, but in my experience that’s where most plaque buildup happens due to it being harder to reach (I also have a permanent retainer, which makes it more difficult to floss too)

I also switched to cross action round head electric at a recommendation and it took genuinely MONTHS to get used to the jackhammer in my face. And even though it said it had a "gentle" option, it was crazy painful at first. Now I am used to it though, I imagine if I were to try switching after having the toothbrush of violence, I would feel like I am not clean ever

5:20 i wanna see Matpats upgraded forks

I love these episodes for how they also call into question how well a thing does it's job. Always makes me curious how these companies react to how their products are shown.

I've always been Team Manual. Nice to be vindicated, heh... I've just always felt the mechanical ones were too clumsy and I didn't want to mess with them or not be able to use it at all if the cat knocked it out of the charger or something. Mind you, I find flossing oddly satisfying so that helps too.

At first I was really on the fence if style theory because I thought it would be boring the theory team has really pulled through and I love watching these

14:25 honestly, that was my same question! Last I read, the Vikings used chew sticks, which is very different to a pillow-like brush. Also, here’s a tip; don’t brush at a 90 degree angle: brush at a 45 degree angle. Helps get under the gumline

You should have gotten a dentist explaining how to use the different types of brushes before trying them and evaluate eventual risks (for things like the nanobrush) afterwards.

Yeah, that something I notice too the soft brisle brushes arent as soft as they used to be, everytime I buy "soft" brushes they all feel too firm. I'd like to see more videos about sunscreen like spf lip gloss, hair spf, and dental hygiene like best flose/flossing method and best tongue brush/brushing method.

I actually use a manual toothbrush, so I wanna say Hi to Theorist Amy! Based on the episode, I agree with the control part. I've always thought about getting an electric brush because it sounds cool and it can do all the work for me. But I like to have control in brushing my teeth so I can really brush up to the ends, and it's pretty satisfying once you finish after all the muscle work. And if I must say, this is by far the best fashion episode I've ever watched. I'm watching this on Dec 26 and it's giving a sense of trying something new next year. So yeah, I wanna try electric brushes, see where the days take me and yeah, Merry Christmas Team Theorist!

Why steph’s teeth, look like one of those photos at the dentist 9:05

I remember when my dentist told me to floss before I brush & I was so used to it being after that I was completely thrown off, but I feel I now have cleaner teeth & gums because of that.

17:13 and great electricity bill

20:13 not the nose hairs on matpat 😭😭😭😭

This is why I still use the manual one (despite my husband trying so hard to get me to switch to his electric). I feel more in control of my tooth brushing, my teeth don't hurt from the aggressive nature of the electric brush, and I can easily purchase another toothbrush every few months when I feel the bristles are going too soft. I love my manual toothbrush, and I will never switch!

Related to brushing teeth, I once heard that it's better to brush before eating than after, the reason being that you're leaving your teeth with a level of protection, whereas brushing after can just grind leftover food particles into your teeth, making it worse in the long run. It'd be interesting to see a test on that if there's a follow-up to this theory. ...although maybe I'd rather NOT see that, since right now, that very nicely justifies my "brush once a day when I first wake up" routine, and I'm not sure I want to put that at risk.

The charcoal toothbrush is the best for me. Anyway if you brush your teeth and you still feel your mouth is dirty, either you have a wrong brushing method or a wrong toothbrush.

now test flossing and water pick flossing. i use a water pick and tbh i feel like its night and day difference. its so much faster and easier. it feels like it really cleans the gums and between the teeth so well.

Would have been interesting to see a base test with everyone with thier usual toothbrush just to see how well they are cleaning under normal circumstances with a brush they are familier with. Would have loved to have seen the results of Santi's brush as that is the same one I like to use. All the upsides of both electric & manual. Should have been included as an additional data point.

I'm honestly looking forward to water flossing because I don't floss, the floss gets stuck in my teeth. I bought my dad a water flosser and he uses floss as well which I assume he's getting a deep clean. Great work on the videos :) hope you all have a Merry Christmas :)

Matpat casually showcasing the box of Rogaine on his bathroom counter is such a power move.

I used an electric brush for most of my childhood, and now i use a manual toothbrush because i feel like it gives me more control. The bristles also tend to be longer, so i feel like they do a better job at getting into the nooks and crannies and a bit between the teeth

13:06 MESSY HAIR MATPAT FOR THE WIN XD