A toothbrush is a cleaning product, a handle-type brush. Add toothpaste to the brush, then brush all parts of your teeth repeatedly to maintain oral hygiene.
As an important daily necessities, toothbrushes also play a role that cannot be underestimated in people's lives. The quality of the toothbrush also affects the strength of cleaning to a certain extent.
Different assortments of toothbrushes.
Spray toothbrush.
It is a tool for atomizing liquid toothpaste. When brushing with a spray toothbrush, you can spray liquid toothpaste on your teeth.
Spray toothbrushes are divided into manual spray toothbrushes and electric spray toothbrushes.
Electric toothbrush.
With the advancement of technology, there are more and more types of electric toothbrushes. Teeth are generally cleaned by vibration and rotation, and by pulse and water jets.
Most people now prefer to use an electric toothbrush because it generally does not harm the teeth and gums, and it can clean the teeth very cleanly.
Baby toothbrush.
Children are in the stage of growth and development, and their resistance is weak, so they are more vulnerable to bacterial invasion. A toothbrush designed for babies.
How often should you change your toothbrush?
Plastic toothbrushes should be replaced within 1-2 months, and animal hair toothbrushes must be replaced after a maximum of 1 month.
If the toothbrush in use has problems such as deformation and curling of the toothbrush head, it proves that the toothbrush is no longer suitable for brushing teeth, and it is best to replace it immediately to avoid damage to the enamel and oral cavity.
Tips for buying a toothbrush.
The length of the toothbrush head should be 2.5 to 3 cm, the width should be 0.8 to 1 cm, there are 2 to 4 rows of bristles, each row of 5 to 12 bristles, and the front end of the toothbrush head is round.
The hardness of the bristles: generally can be divided into three types: soft, neutral and hard. Generally, a neutral hardness toothbrush is more suitable. Not too hard or too soft.
The angle between the brush head and the brush handle: there are two kinds of straight and curved.
The straight toothbrush is more powerful when used, while the curved toothbrush is better for cleaning the back teeth. An angle of 17 degrees to 20 degrees is suitable.
Toothbrush maintenance tips.
If conditions permit, you can buy 2 or 3 toothbrushes at the same time and use them in turns to prolong the drying time of the toothbrushes.
Toothbrushes are best sterilized in the sun. The place where toothbrush and toothpaste are usually stored should be ventilated and dry, otherwise harmful microorganisms such as bacteria will breed.
Don't brush your teeth too hard with your toothbrush. Not only is it bad for your mouth, but it is also bad for your teeth.
Remember that toothbrushes cannot be used together to prevent mutual transmission of diseases.