Smarter: Which Is Better, Electric or Manual Toothbrush?
This week I’m covering our recommendations on how to keep your teeth and your toothbrush clean. Also in this issue: How your car insurance might be affected by your credit score and zip code, and the best way to treat head lice.
THE BIG STORY
As a kid, my teeth were a wreck, which probably explains why as an adult, I’m a bit obsessive about keeping my teeth clean. I haven’t had a cavity in five years, and knock on wood, I hope to never have one ever again.
It’s important to take care of your teeth, and so I’ve rounded up our best advice on dental care.
MUST-READS OF THE WEEK
🚗 How Credit Scores and ZIP Codes Can Make Car Insurance Much More Expensive
In New York, certain drivers with poor credit are quoted more than $1,300 extra on car insurance.
🫘 Are Beans Good for You?
And which should you buy?
💩 Best Toilets for $200 or Less (Available to CR members)
You don’t need to break the bank to get a toilet that will, you know, do what it’s supposed to do.
HERE'S OUR VERDICT
Photo: Sleep Number Photo: Sleep Number
Should you get an adjustable bed frame? This is what we say.
If you’re considering it for health reasons, such as managing the pain of a bad back, it’s best to keep your expectations tempered. It might provide some benefits, but an adjustable bed frame really isn’t a must-have item.
However, it can be helpful in making you feel more comfortable sleeping with your head raised, which can help reduce snoring and acid reflux.
And if you’re looking for a good mattress, here are the best ones according to our tests (available to CR members).
THE FINAL SAY
If you have head lice, wet combing is the way to go.
"This is why we can’t have lice things."
