Oddly enough, you also need to be able to choose a toothbrush. Many people know that brushes are soft and hard, but which one to prefer is already a matter of intuition or logic.

How to choose a toothbrush

Basically, toothbrushes have a difference in bristles and the size of the cleaning head. The bristles, as already mentioned, can be hard, medium hard or soft. In most cases, brushes with medium bristles are recommended. Since such a toothbrush cleans well both the gums and the teeth, as well as the spaces between them, without damaging the enamel and soft tissues. But soft bristles do not injure the gums if they are inflamed, respectively, during treatment it will be indispensable.

As for the size of the toothbrush head, it should also be suitable for a particular person. For children, choose a size from one and a half to two and a half centimeters with soft bristles, for adults - up to three centimeters. If determined by eye, then the length of the bristles should cover no more than three teeth. This will ensure high-quality cleaning even in hard-to-reach places.

Proper storage of the brush will prevent the growth of microorganisms in its bristles. toothpaste remains on it . Then shake, lather and put in a cup with the handle down. Before the next procedure, do not forget to rinse the brush with water, and it will be ready for use again. By the way, the life of a toothbrush is about two to three months. As soon as you notice that the ends of the bristles have begun to curl, it's time to change. Otherwise, the effect of cleaning will be less and less.

When choosing a brush, also pay attention to the connecting element between the head and the handle. Its flexibility allows you to adjust the pressing force. And the bristle hairs should be of different lengths to achieve the best result.

As for the fashionable and increasingly popular electric brushes, it is impossible to say unequivocally that they are more preferable. Yes, they have a number of advantages, for example, they provide regular pressure for each individual tooth, but some of them are not good enough for effective cleaning of molars due to their design, in addition, they need to be changed batteries periodically, which is also not convenient for everyone . In general, everyone makes their choice based on their own considerations and criteria.