Almost all dentists will tell everyone to stick to brushing their teeth, brush their teeth carefully and brush their teeth correctly at the end of treatment. It can be said that brushing teeth is the most important method to prevent oral diseases.
If a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. Choosing a weapon in his hand can give us a head start in the war against oral diseases.
Let’s talk about the key points of selecting and maintaining toothbrushes.
Point 1: Try to choose a small brush head, but don’t be too small.
In a certain range, the larger the brush head of the toothbrush, the higher the [efficiency]. However, if the brush head is too large, it is difficult to control the position of brushing teeth, and some corners will be omitted. However, a slightly smaller brush head is easier to brush to the corners of the teeth. Although the toothbrush is small, its accuracy is much higher than that of a large toothbrush.
However, if the brush head is too small, it will also bring inconvenience. Under normal circumstances, it takes 2-3 minutes to brush your teeth, but with too small a brush head, it will take more time to finish brushing.
So how do you choose the size of the toothbrush head?
Although there is no strict evidence to prove it, it is only out of experience that we can gesticulate the toothbrush in front of the teeth:
- The length can probably cover more than two teeth (2.5 ~ 3 cm), which is quite comfortable. The length exceeds four teeth, which is too large. In addition, the width of the toothbrush generally does not exceed four rows of bristles.
Of course, the brush heads of some electric toothbrushes are relatively small due to their design principles and are not within the above considerations.
Point 2: Choose soft hair for brushing, but don’t be too soft.
Brush head is the essence of toothbrush, bristles are the essence of brush head.
With the size of the brush head, the bristles should choose the [soft bristles] toothbrush with moderate hardness. Excessive bristles are more likely to damage the tooth body and gums, but too soft bristles will reduce the brushing efficiency. Some tooth surfaces are attached with tight food residues and plaque is difficult to clean. Therefore, it is not necessary to pursue [extremely soft] and [ultra-soft] bristles excessively.
In addition, if we can use a magnifying glass to observe the tip of the bristles, the bristles with round heads will cause less mechanical damage to the gums than the bristles with flat heads and pointed heads. In addition, toothbrushes that lose hair when used are definitely not suitable for continuous use.
Generally speaking, the bristles of toothbrushes sold in regular shops are in line with relevant standards and can be used with confidence. If you are really not at ease, it is recommended to choose toothbrushes produced by large factories.
Point 3: Manual toothbrush or electric toothbrush? Look at one’s own needs
1. Manual toothbrushes are cheap
Manual toothbrushes have a long history. Until now, manual toothbrushes are still the most common type of brushing tools. Manual toothbrushes are easier to control the direction of brushing teeth, the distance between brushing teeth back and forth, and the range of rotation of toothbrushes. In addition, manual toothbrushes are cheap and easy to popularize among the public.
2. That electric toothbrush is convenient and easy to master
In recent years, electric toothbrushes have also begun to enter thousands of households. Some people will wonder if electric toothbrushes will damage teeth if they are too hard. In fact, the power of electric toothbrushes is easier to control. Some toothbrushes also have power indicators, which will flash when too much force is exerted. Some electric toothbrushes also have a time prompt function, which can let you know if you have enough time to brush your teeth.
In addition, children may find electric toothbrushes very interesting to turn, thus falling in love with brushing teeth. Of course, there are also some people who use electric toothbrushes because of physical inconvenience, which brings quite a lot of convenience.
In fact, as long as we master the correct brushing method, whether it is a manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush, we can clean our oral cavity, so we can choose according to our own economic level and living needs.
Summarize the selection of toothbrush [gold standard]
STEP 1 Hold it comfortably in your hand
2. There is no discomfort in the mouth.
3. Brush all teeth easily
How do you clean your toothbrush?
After using the toothbrush, rinse the toothbrush with clean water. Rinse the remaining toothpaste and food debris on the toothbrush, then spin dry and stand upright. Let the toothbrush dry in the air until it is used again. Bacteria are more likely to breed in humid confined spaces.
If there are several toothbrushes, they must be separated, otherwise there will be risks similar to sharing toothbrushes.
Change toothbrushes every 3 months? If you need to change, you need to change!
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that at least one toothbrush needs to be replaced in 3-4 months. The reason is that the bristles will produce various abrasions and deformation with use, which makes the efficiency of cleaning teeth less and less effective.
However, toothbrushes used by some specific groups wear faster, such as those who brush their teeth too hard. Of course, this is a bad habit and toothbrushes need to be replaced more diligently.
Children’s toothbrushes are recommended to be replaced more frequently than adults’ toothbrushes.
How do you judge the toothbrush should be changed?
- First of all, of course, we still have to follow the view of changing at least one toothbrush in 3-4 months. Secondly, observe whether the bristles of the toothbrush have been deformed. If more bristles have been bent, then it is time to change the toothbrush. Finally, there is a tip to tell you that we see that many toothbrush bristles are colored. As the use time increases, when we find that the above colors become lighter, this means that the toothbrush should be changed!