Different Types of Electric Toothbrushes

Introduction

There are many electric toothbrushes today. Some are very expensive and some are cheap.

Main Body

Some toothbrushes cost a lot of money. They use smart computers to help you brush. Doctors say timers and pressure sensors are the most important parts. These parts stop you from hurting your gums. Other toothbrushes are cheap. They still clean teeth well. Some cheap brushes have batteries that last a long time. You do not need to spend a lot of money for clean teeth. Some brushes are for special people. Children have brushes that feel like games. People with sore gums use soft silicone brushes. These brushes are safer for the mouth.

Conclusion

You can find a good electric toothbrush for any price.

Learning

πŸ’‘ Comparing Things

In the text, we see two opposite words used to describe prices:

  • Expensive (Costs a lot of money) β†’\rightarrow "Some are very expensive"
  • Cheap (Costs a little money) β†’\rightarrow "some are cheap"

πŸ› οΈ How to describe 'People'

Look at how the text describes who uses the brushes. It uses Adjectives before the noun:

  1. Special people β†’\rightarrow Not normal/unique.
  2. Sore gums β†’\rightarrow Gums that hurt.
  3. Soft brushes β†’\rightarrow Not hard.

Quick Tip: In English, we put the describing word first. (Wrong: People special β†’\rightarrow Right: Special people)

Vocabulary Learning

expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:The new phone is expensive, so I didn't buy it.
cheap
costing little money
Example:I bought a cheap book that was very good.
smart
using computers or technology
Example:She has a smart phone that can do many things.
computer
a machine that can store and process information
Example:I use a computer to write my homework.
timer
a device that counts time
Example:The kitchen timer helps me cook the rice.
pressure
the force on something
Example:Too much pressure can hurt your teeth.
sensor
a device that detects something
Example:The sensor shows when the door is open.
hurting
causing pain
Example:Your gums are hurting after brushing too hard.
gum
the soft tissue in your mouth
Example:Your gums look pink and healthy.
clean
free from dirt
Example:I have a clean tooth after brushing.
battery
a power source for a device
Example:The toothbrush battery lasts for weeks.
long
lasting a great amount of time
Example:The battery lasts a long time before it needs to be replaced.
soft
gentle and not hard
Example:Use a soft brush to avoid hurting your gums.
safe
not dangerous
Example:The soft brush is safer for your mouth.
mouth
the opening in your face where you eat
Example:Brush your teeth in your mouth.
good
of high quality
Example:This toothbrush is good for your teeth.
price
how much something costs
Example:The price of the brush is not too high.