White and beautiful teeth make us more confident. To take good care of our teeth, the choice of toothbrush is very important. However, the variety and price of toothbrushes dazzle us, so we need to know some tips for choosing a toothbrush.
When choosing a toothbrush bristles, doctors usually say to choose moderately soft and hard bristles. But we can't touch the toothbrush in the supermarket, so we can only judge by the text of the product introduction, and we can also try to summarize some useful brands.
Too hard bristles can irritate your gums. The bristles are too soft and the cleaning power is not strong enough. But if you've just had periodontal surgery or have weak gums for other reasons, it's best to choose a supersoft toothbrush. The more slender and layered the toothbrush will be, the cleaner it will be.
When choosing a toothbrush size, the brush head should not be too large. A brush head that is too large cannot reach the teeth near the inside. Therefore, it is generally recommended to choose a brush head that can brush 2 incisors at a time. For people with large gaps or just had their teeth extracted, you can also consider buying an interdental brush to help clean the gaps.
In addition to the choice of toothbrush, the way we brush our teeth can also affect our dental health. Poor brushing for extended periods of time can lead to the growth of plaque, which can lead to problems such as yellowing teeth, tartar buildup, red and swollen gums, and tooth sensitivity.
The correct way to brush your teeth is not to use cold water, but to use warm water close to body temperature when brushing your teeth, and the effect is better. When using toothpaste, there is no need to dip it in water first. Toothpaste does not use foam to clean the teeth, but the cleaning ingredients in it and the friction between the toothbrush and the teeth.
In particular, it should be noted that the whole family should not share toothbrushes, otherwise it is easy to transmit oral diseases to each other. If someone in your family has a cold or an oral disease, changing your toothbrush can spread viruses and bacteria into other people's mouths. The toothbrushes of different family members should be distinguished by color and location.
We should change our toothbrush every 3 months. After three months of normal use, new toothbrushes are less effective at removing stains from teeth and gums. When the bristles of a toothbrush become soft, it becomes more difficult to clean hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Also remember to change your toothbrush after a cold, flu, mouth infection or sore throat. Because bacteria can hide in the toothbrush bristles, it is easy to cause the disease to recur.
