Dental Care

Electric toothbrush because many people enjoy the pressure when brushing your teeth with a toothbrush be controlled so that more comfortable than ordinary toothbrushes. But a Spinbrush toothbrush brand circulating in the U.S., was threatened consumers as easily detached parts.Agency for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States recently warned consumers about the dangers of the use of branded Spinbrush electric toothbrush.Some people use a toothbrush toothbrush reported part loose and damage the teeth. Portions were released later thrown into the eyes or throat."It's important for consumers to know how to avoid the risks associated with the use of an electric toothbrush. We have reports that the toothbrush is disconnected during use and into the mouth at high speed. Incident led to broken teeth and can cause a choking hazard," said Shumaya Ali, FDA consumer safety officer as reported by FoxNews.Susan Runner, a dentist who is also the head of dental services branch of the FDA, said that although the electric toothbrush can help remove plaque and prevent spoilage, but this device can be dangerous. Children who use this product should always be supervised.

Electric toothbrush for children does have a different design and the head can not be removed. However, some problems caused by the use of an electric toothbrush for children has also been widely reported. Starting from injured lip, burns due to batteries, to the fallen hair brush then lodged in the tonsils.

In May 2011, the FDA has warned manufacturers of branded Spinbrush electric toothbrush, Church & Dwight Co.. Inc., upon the occurrence of negligence that harm consumers. The company then has to complete the following:

1. Add the caveat that bristles that change color indicating time to change the brush head

2. Announced the product safety notice about an electric toothbrush in TV and print ads

3. Adding labels to warn consumers that the toothbrush head be replaced every three months or sooner, particularly if the toothbrush head is loose

4. The company's website address spinbrush.com also offers a reminder to turn heads electric toothbrush every three months, or sooner if it is damaged

"The use of frequent, loose parts or excessive use can cause damage to the toothbrush head, ausnya small parts of the toothbrush and pose a choking hazard. Inspect brush if any parts are loose before use," according to a written warning in the company website.