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How to Select and Take Care of a Toothbrush

Toothbrushes are important for maintaining oral health, as well as general bodily health. Not all toothbrushes are right for everyone to use. There are many types, shapes and brands on the market. But which one is right? The following are some things that you can consider when choosing the right toothbrush.

  • Size.

    • Choose a toothbrush head with a narrow tip that allows movement of the bristles to reach the entire surface of the tooth to the very end. Make sure the handle is long enough to make it easier for you to move it. Replace immediately if the toothbrush head feels uncomfortable or is too big in your mouth. For children, choose a toothbrush that matches the age and size of the mouth.

  • Types of bristle brushes.

    • On the toothbrush label, often written the choice of soft, medium, or hard. Select which one? Depending on the strength you brush and the strength of your teeth. The tip of the bristle brush that is too rough / hard can damage the gums, roots, and protective layer of the teeth, especially if you brush your teeth too tight.

  • Electric toothbrush.

    • Electric toothbrushes can be a solution for certain people such as people with arthritis or the elderly with limitations / stiffness in the hands, arms, or shoulders.
You can also consult the choice of a good toothbrush for your teeth to the dentist.

Caring for a Toothbrush

The ingredients you use every day to clean your teeth are not necessarily kept clean. It's time to pay close attention to the way you treat your toothbrush.
  • Wash the toothbrush under tap water to clean up food scraps. Toothbrushes can also be soaked in dessert liquid
  • After use, do not place a toothbrush that is still wet inside the lid (if applicable), in a cupboard, or in a bathroom drawer. Place it on an open shelf or in a cup so the bristles can dry out. After that, put it in a closed place that still has an air gap. The absence of air circulation can actually grow bacteria.
  • Bathrooms and toilets are the places that actually store the most germs and bacteria. The sink outside the bathroom can be a suitable place to put a toothbrush. In addition, avoid contact between teeth when storing teeth.
  • Replace your toothbrush 3-4 months or when the bristle brush looks inappropriate.
  • Don't use a toothbrush together with other people. Use of toothbrushes in conjunction with other people at risk of spreading bacteria and viruses that cause infections.
By choosing and caring for a toothbrush properly, many dental and gum diseases can be prevented. Health and bad breath are more awake.

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