Why you should not forget to change toothbrushes
Why you should not forget to change toothbrushes
Since childhood we have been taught that the teeth need to be cleaned asat least twice a day. Toothbrush for us means of personal hygiene. From its quality and correct operation depends on how often we are in the future, we will visit the dentist.
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Why you need to change the toothbrush in time. Incorrect storage and operation of the toothbrush leads to accumulation of harmful bacteria or to 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. Keep it in a vertical state - head up. The better the care of the brush - the longer the life of the brush. The replacement of the toothbrush must be done after the viral infections. This will avoid re-infection. Some toothbrushes are equipped with an indicator, the color of which is erased as it is used. After that it's worth making a replacement for such a brush.
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The replacement of a toothbrush depends on its quality. What brushes can I use, and how to choose them correctly, so as not to change too often? By the type of bristles, brushes are divided into synthetic and natural. Synthetic type of bristles are more common now. They can be used by people who do not suffer from allergies. Natural brushes are better to buy in pharmacies, as there is a possibility of buying a fake. A brush made of natural bristles absorbs moisture, and such a moist medium is favorable for reproduction of bacteria.
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By rigidity toothbrushes are divided into: very soft, soft, medium hard, hard and very hard. If you have a problem with choosing the stiffness of a bristle brush, then it is best to consult your dentist. It all depends on your enamel, gum condition, diseases of the mouth and teeth. Soft and very soft brushes have the property of deforming, 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 often.
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If the brush has a charactertherapeutic and preventive, then it needs special care and 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 of rubber and pads on the back, to clean the tongue and gums. It is worthwhile to follow that on such brushes do not remain toothpaste or particles of food.
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General recommendations for the replacement of any brush 3 months. If the packaging does not indicate the period of use, it is better to adhere to this rule, so that cleaning your teeth was effective and did not hurt.
