A good toothbrush will help keep oral care healthy. However, some people do not pay attention to replacing toothbrushes regularly and have many problems with teeth such as tooth enamel damage, inflammation, tooth decay, etc.
Therefore, housewives should pay attention to the following signs to replace toothbrushes in time:
Worn and fried bristles
This is the most noticeable sign that after a period of use, the toothbrush feces will lose elasticity, become stiff and tend to curve and peel.
When the bristles are worn, they are no longer able to effectively clean plaque in hard-to-reach areas such as the gums and gums.
Even continuing to brush your teeth with deformed bristles can damage your gums, causing inflammation.
Signs of mold
The bathroom is an environment with high humidity, which can easily create favorable conditions for bacteria and mold to grow. If the brush is not stored in a dry, breathable place, signs of mold are easily seen, including black or green spots on the brush belly or on the brush body.
Using a brush with mold will be dangerous to health and should be eliminated immediately.
Toothbrush in contact with dirty surface
When using a toothbrush, it is inevitable that the toothbrush will fall to the bathroom floor or come into contact with unsanitary surfaces for a long time.
Replace a new brush to ensure the safety of family members.
