Brushing is an indispensable part of maintaining oral health. However, many people often ignore the fact that toothbrushes are also of a certain age and need to be replaced at the right time. Using worn or damaged brushes not only reduces cleaning efficiency but can also have a negative impact on oral health.
How long should you change toothbrushes?
According to Dr. Raju Biswas, MDS, College of Dentistry and Dr. R Ahmed Kolkata Hospital (S Secretary of the State of West Bengal, Indian Dental Association), toothbrush plays an important role in cleaning teeth and protecting gums from problems such as tooth decay or periodontitis. Therefore, checking the condition of bristles is necessary. If the bristles arewn or lose shape, it is a sign that it is time to replace them.
Ideally, we should replace the brush periodically every 2-3 months.
Cases that need to replace brushes earlier
In addition to periodic clearance, there are some situations that make you change the brush immediately:
Brush bristles are dirty or damaged: When brush bristles are no longer straight, toothbrushing will be less effective.
After getting sick: Bacteria and parasites may still exist on the brush, replacing them helps reduce the risk of reinfection.
Children: Children often use more force when brushing their teeth, causing the bristles to wear out quickly, so the toothbrush needs to be checked and replaced more often.
How to take care of toothbrush
To prolong your life and keep your brush clean, you should:
Do not share a towel with anyone, including family members.
Wash the towel with tap water after each use.
Keep the towel in a sealed container, avoid the humid environment to reduce the growth of bacteria.
Signs that a brush needs to be replaced
Common signs that brushes are ready for replacement:
Brush feathers are phlegm or lose shape.
Brushes change color or smell.
The effectiveness of tooth cleaning is significantly reduced.
Replacing toothbrushes at the right time is an important part of the oral hygiene routine. Just pay attention to the above signs and replace the brush regularly, you will maintain healthy clean teeth, strong gums and effectively prevent oral diseases.
