If brushing your teeth is difficult because you can’t raise your hand or arm comfortably, purchase an angled toothbrush; lengthen the handle of your toothbrush with a ruler, tongue depressor or a long wooden spoon; or bend the handle of a pliable toothbrush yourself by running hot water over it for 60 seconds and gently bending it to the desired angle. You might also find a battery-powered or sonic toothbrush easier to hold and use. There are many types to choose from; some have long, built-up handles for easier gripping, some are cordless and some have dual motion -- up and down and side to side. When purchasing a powered toothbrush, be sure to hold it in your hand, turn it on and see how heavy and manoeuvrable it is before you buy.
source: http://www.sharecare.com/health/living-with-arthritis/what-kind-toothbrush-use-arthritis;jsessionid=BE4AE020FADC2AC72D4BCACD14426712
by Shelley Peterman Schwarz, Neurology,
http://www.smilesbydesigninlivermore.com
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