Choosing The Right Toothbrush

When dinnertime is over, it’s time to take a bath, brush your teeth and get into bed. There’s no question about it. It’s a part of our everyday routine. But have you ever stopped to think if you are using the right toothbrush? Is your toothbrush doing an excellent job in brushing away all the food particles that have stuck to your teeth?

Often while we are toothbrush shopping, we fail to understand the importance of picking the right one for ourselves. In most cases, majority of the people end up choosing the kind of toothbrush that is not suitable to their mouth size. They end up picking any kind of toothbrush they find that looks pretty or is inexpensive.

Well, we are here to tell you that it is extremely vital you know which kind of toothbrush to pick according to your need and requirement. Once you understand the importance, you will think twice about choosing your toothbrush next time you go shopping.

Which One Do I Choose? Manual or Electric?

Although there are many people who brush with an electric toothbrush, a manual brushing is still very commonly used.

The performance of an electrical toothbrush differs from the manual one. The major difference is based on how the brush rotates. It is either a sonic movement or a circling movement. In the case of a sonic toothbrush, the dome of the brush sways with a high frequency. The electrical toothbrush rotates in a circular motion, ensuring that each and every corner of the teeth is properly brushed away with no food particles left.

In the case of using a manual toothbrush and brushing by hand, you need to master the technique of brushing properly at the right angles. You can easily find manual toothbrushes available in all sizes and forms. Be it ultra soft to soft, or medium to hard, the options available for toothbrushes are endless.

Which Toothbrush Is For Me?

Seeing that there are so many styles, shapes and sizes of toothbrushes available in the market, it can be quite confusing trying to decide which one to buy. We have taken the liberty to make this task easier for you. Here are some things you should keep in mind when shopping for your toothbrush.

1.   A Soft-Bristled Brush

You can even ask your dentist on this one. Majority of dental professionals will agree on the fact that the best toothbrush to remove debris and plaque from your teeth are toothbrushes with soft bristles. You can also use small-headed toothbrushes since they are able to better reach and clean every area of your mouth, including the back teeth that can be hard to clean.

2.   Type Of Handle

You also need to consider if the grip on your toothbrush is comfortable to you or not. You need to check the kind of handle (flexible neck or non-slip grip), shape (rectangular or tapered) and design of bristles (trimmed, rippled, or flat), and then choose the one you feel is most comfortable to use.

Now that you know what to look for in a toothbrush, its time to throw out your old one and go toothbrush shopping for the right one.