Toothbrush - how to choose?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Toothbrush is a familiar hygiene item that starts the morning of every person. Thanks to this uncomplicated, as they say now, accessory, we can protect our teeth from many misfortunes and avoid early prosthetics. But on the condition that we choose, use and store the brush correctly.

Brush selection

The modern market offers an incredible number of different types - from cheap to super expensive. The choice of toothbrush depends on the age of the consumer, existing oral diseases and personal preferences.

All of them are divided into soft, medium and hard. For most people, brushes of medium hardness are suitable, which do not injure the gums and clean effectively. In case of periodontal diseases and weak tooth enamel, a softer brush should be chosen. A hard toothbrush is designed for those who have a tendency to quickly form plaque and tartar, but at the same time strong enamel and relatively good gum he alth. It must be used with caution so as not to injure soft tissues. Children needbuy brushes with soft bristles, and for babies under one year old - foam rubber.

Toothbrush should not have too big a head, otherwise it will be impossible to reach hard-to-reach places. It is best to purchase a hygiene product with a rounded head shape, which provides a more gentle and effective cleaning. It is good if the pen with the head has a flexible connection that allows you to control the pressure on the gums and teeth. It is important that the handle is comfortable to hold. It depends on the presence of silicone inserts that prevent the palm from slipping, as well as on the structure of the brush, so you need to pick up the brush according to your hand.

Not the last role in the choice is played by the price. Do not forget that too expensive brushes, for example, electric ones, are beneficial primarily to manufacturers, and a simple toothbrush is quite suitable for basic hygiene. Moreover, electrical analogues, in addition to positive qualities, have a number of contraindications and limitations, and also often lead to inflammation of the gums and rapid abrasion of enamel. In addition, brush heads, which are significantly more expensive than regular toothbrushes, also need to be replaced every two to three months.

Use

The main rule that you need to not only know, but also follow: ruthlessly throw away the brush after two months of use. Remember that harmful microorganisms accumulate on the bristles.

Use your brush properly. This means that brushing your teeth is not a tribute to tradition and not an established ritual, but an important hygiene procedure that is carried out twice.per day. At the same time, its duration should be sufficient - approximately 4 minutes.

You should not just brush in your mouth, but consciously and purposefully try to clean the gaps between your teeth, the chewing surface, gums and tongue, trying to get the "eights" or, as the people say, "wisdom teeth" as much as possible. You can familiarize yourself with the technique of brushing your teeth at a dentist’s appointment, the existence of which must be remembered every six months. In addition, the doctor will give advice on which toothbrush is best and help you choose the right paste.

Storage

After each use, the toothbrush is thoroughly washed with soap under the tap. It is clear that it is impossible to protect it from microorganisms that are in the air. Most experts believe that you should store the brush with the bristles soaped up in an individual glass (this way it dries faster, which means it is less susceptible to microbial invasion).