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Oral hygiene : The Toothbrush

GET THE RIGHT TOOTHBRUSH	WHEN TO CHANGE IT
YOUR CHILDREN'S TOOTHBRUSH	HOW TO STORE

GET THE RIGHT TOOTHBRUSH

In order to provide adequate teeth cleaning a modern toothbrush must :

Have a head size that you feel comfortable in your mouth and allows you to reach to the back teeth.

Have an anatomic grip to help the correct brushing moves

Have a head design that helps cleaning at all the teeth surfaces even at difficult areas as the spaces between the teeth.

Have nylon bristles (natural bristles wear out easier and allow the growth of bacteria).

Have rounded ended bristles to avoid damaging the gums.

Your dentist will advice you for the right toothbrush hardness (soft or medium) and type according to your specific needs, mouth shape and dental problems.

YOUR CHILDREN'S TOOTHBRUSH

A children toothbrush must also have :

Small head size

Soft bristles

Big and anatomic grip for easier handling

Attractive design to make brushing a pleasure for the child.

WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH
The bristles of the toothbrush wear out during brushing, so after some time they don't provide adequate cleaning and may injure the gums. To have always the best results from brushing you must change the toothbrush :

Every 3-4 months

Immediately after the bristles start to loose their natural position on the head of the toothbrush

After a cold or flue

Children toothbrushes have to be changed more often since they wear out easier.

Toothbrush is a strictly personal item, don't let anyone else use it.

HOW TO STORE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH
The right way of storing your toothbrush will allow you to keep it in good shape for a longer period. To achieve it, after every brushing :

Wash and rinse well the toothbrush

Put it in upright position to help drying

Store it in a well ventilated area (not in a closet)

The moisture that remains on the toothbrush may help the growth of bacteria.

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