How to Choose the Right Toothbrush
The secret to achieving good oral health could be as simple as choosing the right toothbrush. However, there are numerous brands of toothbrushes on the market, making an already hard decision even more challenging. Even though the process of deciding on a toothbrush may feel daunting, there are ways that you can figure out which one would be best for you.
Begin with Your Dentist
While it may seem trivial, asking your dentist for advice on the right toothbrush to buy will save you a lot of pain with trial and error. Your dentist understands your dental needs better than anyone else. Therefore, any advice your dentist offers will help you find a toothbrush best suited for your oral health needs.
Toothbrush Bristles
Typically, your toothbrush should be gentle on the gums, tongue, and teeth. Therefore, you should find a toothbrush with soft bristles. As you brush your teeth, gums, and tongue, the soft bristles will not tear your mouth’s soft tissue and cause bleeding. Instead, it will gently remove plaque from your teeth and tongue, leaving your mouth clean.
The shape of the bristles also matter. There are two types of toothbrush bristles, which are rounded and straight. A toothbrush with straight bristles could harm your gum if used improperly, while rounded bristles will not. The latter option is ideal for people with sensitive gums.
Brush Head and Bristle Design
The size of your brush head determines how far a brush can reach in your mouth. A brush with a small head and good bristle design can brush the furthest and most hidden places in your mouth, ensuring all the food particles and plaque stuck in between teeth are removed.
Easy to Handle
The toothbrush should have a comfortable handle that is easy to hold, even with wet hands. The handle should also be firm.
Electric vs. Manual
Choosing a manual or electric toothbrush is a matter of preference. Both manual and electric toothbrushes can get rid of plaque and food particles stuck between the teeth to leave you with a clean mouth. Finding a toothbrush that you can use to clean your teeth two times a day is what matters most when making a choice between the two. Beyond this, an electric toothbrush costs more than a manual toothbrush.
Using the right toothbrush will make your oral health care efforts worthwhile. A good toothbrush cleans your teeth, gums, and tongue without bruising any sensitive part of your mouth.
At River Valley Smile Center, we help our clients make informed choices about their oral health, including finding the right toothbrush. Call us at 479.646.0706 for more information or book an appointment online. Check out our Facebook to stay up to date with our team.
