Since childhood, we have been taught that teeth should be brushed at least twice a day. Toothbrush is a personal care product for us. From its quality and proper operation depends on how often in the future we will visit the dentist.
Instruction manual
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Why you need to change your toothbrush in a timely manner. Improper storage and operation of the toothbrush leads to the accumulation of harmful bacteria or to the deformation of the brush. Thus, the brush will only cause harm when brushing your teeth. Hygiene for a toothbrush is very simple, after brushing your teeth you need to wash the brush with soap and rinse with warm running water. It must be stored in an upright state - head up. The better the care of the brush, the longer its life. Toothbrush replacement must be done after a viral infection. This will avoid re-infection. Some toothbrushes are equipped with an indicator, the color of which erases during use. After that, it is worth making a replacement for such a brush.
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Replacing a toothbrush depends on its quality. What kind of brushes can be used, and how to choose them correctly so as not to change too often? As bristles, brushes are divided into synthetic and natural. The synthetic appearance of the bristles is now much more common. They can be used by people who do not suffer from allergies. Natural brushes are best purchased in pharmacies, as there is the possibility of buying a fake. A natural bristle brush absorbs moisture, and such a humid environment is favorable for the growth of bacteria.
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By stiffness, toothbrushes are divided into: very soft, soft, medium hard, hard and very hard. If you have a problem with choosing the stiffness of the brush bristles, it is best to consult your dentist. It all depends on your enamel, gum condition, diseases of the oral cavity and teeth. Soft and very soft brushes tend to deform, they need to be monitored and changed more often, since after deformation they are not able to fully cope with their function. Hard, very hard and medium hard brushes change less frequently.
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If the brush has the character of treatment and prophylaxis, then it needs special care and a more frequent replacement. Such brushes can have different levels of bristles, bristles can be located at different angles, inserts can be made into the bristles from rubber and pads on the back, to clean the tongue and gums. It is worth making sure that no toothpaste or food particles remain on such brushes.
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General recommendations for replacing any brushes for 3 months. If the packing life is not indicated on the packaging, it is better to adhere to this rule so that brushing is effective and does not harm.
