Choose The Best Toothbrush!

With so many toothbrushes on the market, including the Internet market (over 6 billion mouths to brush!), and with constant, incrementally-improving engineering technology from manufacturers, people now have more choices than ever! It’s the world’s most popular facial cleaning instrument that seemingly no one wants to be without, owned and used by some 4.2 billion people!  It’s not necessarily the frequency of toothbrushing that sparkles the dentition, but the amount of seconds that one brushes per brushing session. When you remove the oral microbial opportunists found in plaque and biofilm masses around the teeth with regularity, the mouth can enjoy a healthy homeostasis.  The functions of the toothbrush are many. It cleans the breath, teeth, tongue, cheeks, and gums (say that three times!).  Ask your dentist and hygienist to recommend a function-specific brand that will meet your spectrum of needs the best.

A brush with soft nylon bristles is highly recommended since they are less traumatic. Brush design, comfort, color, size, ease of use, and manufacturer’s claims are variables that can help you decide. Keep two or more new toothbrushes around. Don’t fret too much about the cost of your toothbrush. Sometimes you have to put your money where your mouth is, literally.

Some healthcare experts recommend storing your toothbrush in another part of the house where it can air dry quickly, besides in the bathroom, which is considered the most contaminated room in the house. Change toothbrushes every three months, or after you get sick or experience an oral sore. Powered toothbrushes add muscle to your workout and are recommended if the teeth are crooked or have braces, etc.  Children should be supervised and shown proper techniques for thorough deplaquing.

Compliment your conscientious toothbrushing habits with visits to the dentist, flossing, and rinsing, followed by a reduction in eating sugary, caries-promoting snacks and food to keep your smile and body healthy and looking good for years to come. To that, I raise my fist and say “Bite On!!”

The toothbrush is almost like a magic wand, with powers to fend off invading armies of yuck!

May you have many… constant battle readiness…smiles!