2023.06.08
Is your toothbrush clean?
Has it been a long time since you changed your toothbrush? Thought you were very careful about the cleanliness of your toothbrush.
But did you know?
A toothbrush that's been used for three months has an unbelievably high bacteria count!
Toothbrush generally about three months to replace a better, but most people want to replace the toothbrush, are because the toothbrush appears fried phenomenon, really can not be used, cleaning strength decreased, before you choose to replace the toothbrush, timely replacement of toothbrush is also the key to ensure oral hygiene.
The following 3 signals appear
It is time to replace your toothbrush:
(1), toothbrush root color darkening
The dirt at the root of the bristles will slowly accumulate, which is one of the reasons for the growth of bacteria, and cannot be completely prevented even if you wash it after each use.
(2), toothbrush bristle tip soft collapse, bristle interval becomes large
Once most of the bristle tips are found to be soft and collapsed, it means that they are worn out and can no longer clean the teeth well and should be replaced.
(3), the distance between the bristles becomes larger
If the distance between the bristles is significantly wider, dirt is more likely to remain at the root of the toothbrush and it is best to get a new one.
Choosing a toothbrush that suits you
is the first step to protect your oral health!
According to the survey, the number of bacteria is up to a million after 3 weeks of toothbrush use. Therefore, for the toothbrush should be changed, we absolutely can not be merciful, otherwise brushing teeth will not only play a role in dental care, but also create conditions for oral breeding bacteria. Timely replacement of toothbrush is also the key to ensure oral hygiene, in general, 2 to 3 months, the toothbrush should be changed once, of course, some partners use toothbrush is a little more expensive, 1 month to change once.
When we choose, we should choose a toothbrush with a soft and hard head and a comfortable toothbrush handle. This can also play a role in regulating our mood when we brush our teeth.
(1), brush head size moderate
How to choose the right toothbrush, many people may think that the larger the head of the toothbrush, the more efficient the brushing, the shorter the brushing time, but the large head is not conducive to manipulation, especially deep in the mouth some of the corners of the place, not easy to clean, but too small brush head it will make the efficiency of the decline, generally choose the length of the brush head can cover two teeth is suitable for their own.
(2), brush bristles soft and hard moderate
Bristles is the essence of toothbrush selection, a toothbrush if the bristles are too hard will damage the gum tissue, damage the gums, if the bristles are too soft, can not clean the mouth well, so in the choice of toothbrush should pay attention to the brush head soft hardness to moderate, not too hard and not too soft.
(3), brush handle non-slip comfortable
A toothbrush, in addition to a good choice of brush head, but also need a comfortable non-slip brush handle, so that while enjoying brushing your teeth, you do not have to worry about the toothbrush in the process of brushing because it gets wet and falls off, so that the toothbrush not only gets dirty but also affects the experience of brushing.
Toothbrush will generally be placed near the water or sealed space, toothbrush after use, the bristles will remain on some toothpaste, food residue, etc., when cleaning need to scrub clean under running water, otherwise it is easy to breed some bacteria.
A humid environment is a breeding ground for bacteria, which multiply rapidly and can invade the oral mucosa when brushing teeth, which may lead to oral diseases, etc.
After cleaning your toothbrush, place it with the brush head facing upwards and be careful not to touch other people's toothbrushes with the brush head to avoid cross-contamination. If ventilation is available, you can also place it in a ventilated environment to dry and reduce the residue of stains and water stains.
Make sure the bristles are dry before using the toothbrush. You can also prepare two toothbrushes and use them alternately in the morning and evening to ensure that the bristles are dry when you use them.
Guarding oral health starts from brushing your teeth well, and from choosing a good toothbrush!
