How To Choose The Best Toothbrush For You

6 things you need to know before buying your next toothbrush.

In the late 1930s, when the first toothbrushes with nylon bristles were invented, consumers did not have many options. Now, however, things are completely different. Most stores that sell oral hygiene products also have an extensive range of toothbrushes, manual or electric. So how to choose? That's why we're here! There are some features that you should look for, whichever toothbrush you choose.

The 6 essential tips for choosing a toothbrush.

Size: Toothbrushes with a small head are preferable, as they reach more easily into all areas of the mouth such as inaccessible back teeth. The toothbrush should have a large enough handle so that you can hold it comfortably.

• Variety of bristles: There are toothbrushes with soft, medium hardness, or hard nylon bristles. For the vast majority of people, a soft toothbrush is the most comfortable and safest option, while most dentists agree that it is also the best for removing plaque and food debris. Depending on how hard you brush your teeth and how strong they are, medium-bristle toothbrushes could damage your gums, root surface, and tooth enamel. For even more protection of the teeth, make sure that the bristles of the toothbrush you choose have rounded edges.

• Manual or electric: As long as you can brush your teeth regularly, using the right brushing technique, which reduces plaque buildup and keeps your gums healthy, it does not matter if you use a manual or electric toothbrush.

Cost: Although there are some more affordable options, electric toothbrushes usually cost much more than manual ones. In addition to the initial cost of an electric toothbrush, you will need to replace the removable head as often as you would your manual toothbrush. But keep in mind that with the electric toothbrush you have more chances to keep your teeth cleaner and thus to get rid of the fewer visits to the dentist.

• Attractiveness: It may not seem strange but the more you like your toothbrush the more likely you are to use it. Some people do not like the feeling of the vibration of an electric toothbrush. Still others believe that with the electric toothbrush they can more easily clean all the surfaces of the teeth. This can be especially true for people with mobility problems, such as those with arthritis. If you like your toothbrush, you are more likely to stick to the right brushing time of two minutes. Some electric toothbrushes even have a built-in timer that lets you know if you have spent the recommended amount of time brushing.

• Safety: Prefer branded toothbrushes (especially electric ones) which are guaranteed to have undergone safety tests and clinical trials and have been shown to be safe for use on oral tissues and teeth.

The best toothbrush for your kids

From childhood we were taught that regular brushing is one of the best ways to keep our teeth and gums healthy. Yes, but which toothbrush is most suitable for us?

So to choose a good toothbrush for your child, try the following suggestions:

1. Make sure the toothbrush you choose has an approval stamp.

2. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles.

3. If your children are old enough, it is a good idea to get involved in the process of choosing their toothbrush.

Finally, the more enthusiastic they look about a new toothbrush, the more likely it is that brushing will become a pleasant habit for them.

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