When Is The Best Time To Change A Toothbrush?

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Dental health is one of the primary considerations to promote better health and brushing the teeth is as important as taking a shower or nutritional supplementation.

Toothbrushes are a necessity, however, it needs to be in its best shape to work effectively and consistently and so the question is, ““how often do I need to toss my toothbrush?”

Dental experts agree that the standard is once every 3 months or when the bristles are already frayed. Toothbrushes are critical to maintaining good dental health and the risk for dental disorders increases when toothbrushes do not provide optimum cleaning for the mouth and teeth.

There are mainly two types of toothbrushes in the market today; manual and electric.

Manual toothbrushes are the usual run–of-the-mill brush and handle type – portable and can be used anytime.

Electric toothbrushes are more convenient to use, however, may be a bit cumbersome for traveling and requires a power source like batteries to power it. Electric toothbrushes also cost more than the manual type.

Dental problems can often take people off-guard and lead to very embarrassing situations. So brushing no less than twice a day and flossing once daily is necessary to help maintain good dental hygiene.

It is important to be aware of the common dental problems related to poor dental hygiene so that preventive measures can be taken.

Halitosis or bad breath. Dental research reveals 85% of those having bad breath are due to a dental condition. These include gum disease, dental cavities or caries, dry mouth and bacteria in the tongue- in worst cases oral cancer.

The use of mouthwash will only mask the effects of bad breath, but is not a cure.

Rotten teeth or tooth decay. Also known as cavities, which tops the list as the most prevalent health condition among children and ranks second among adults next to the common cold.

Gum disease and tooth infection. These are often caused by selling tissues surrounding the tooth, often associated with infection or inflammation. The most common of which are gingivitis and periodontitis.

Tooth sensitivity. Not to be mistaken with gum disease, these are pain or discomfort caused by factors like cold weather, eating sweets, cold drinks, ice cream or cold air.

Generally these issues are addressed by proper dental hygiene and good oral care – brushing the teeth regularly and visiting the dentist at least once a year.

Image Credit: That nasty cold (or flu) is finally over. Do I need to toss my toothbrush? – NBC News

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