It is best to get help from a dentist when choosing a toothbrush, because your dentist knows the condition of your gums better than anyone.
Toothbrushes are not limited to the options generally known on the market. It is best to decide with your dentist which brush suits you most. After trying several different brushes, patients can choose the one that suits them best.
Whether a toothbrush is angled, and whether its handle is angled, depends on the user's preference. The size of the brush head is very important when choosing a brush. The depth of the patient's gums and the ability to move the brush in that area are extremely important. Brushes with very large heads can therefore cause problems in use. Wherever possible, brushes with smaller heads may be more useful. It is recommended to choose brushes that can easily reach the back teeth.
The best toothbrushes for cleaning your teeth and gums are those with soft, rounded or polished bristles. Hard or stiff toothbrushes can damage the gum tissue.
The size and shape of the toothbrush should allow it to reach every tooth. There are toothbrushes in different sizes for children and adults, as well as toothbrushes with different bristle shapes. Remember that only the tips of the bristles on a toothbrush clean, so there is no need to press the brush hard.
Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months, or sooner if the bristles are bent. Always use a toothbrush with bristles that remove plaque (bacteria and sugar) better from the surface of your teeth and gums. Bristles that bend outwards show that it is time to replace your toothbrush.
When Buying a Toothbrush for Children
The most suitable age for children to start brushing their teeth is 2.5 – 3 years. At these ages, however, the important thing is to make them like brushing so that they form the habit, rather than the brushing itself. For this, we can choose the colourful, flavoured toothpastes and toothbrushes made especially for children that are available on the market. Children often clean only the visible front surfaces because they see brushing as a game. For this reason, the best approach is for parents to accompany the child and teach them how to brush.
First of all, because children's teeth and gums are more sensitive than those of adults, the product used must suit this delicate structure. Choose brushes with soft bristles that are the right size for the child's mouth. Hard toothbrush bristles are not suitable because they will wear down the teeth. It is enough to make sure that children brush their teeth for three minutes after breakfast and before going to bed at night.
What Should Adults Consider When Buying a Toothbrush?
It is important to buy toothbrush brands that suit our mouths and teeth and are approved by dentists. In addition, using dental floss once a day is ideal for cleaning the areas that a toothbrush cannot reach. Mouthwash helps us in particular to have fresh breath. A toothbrush should be neither too hard nor too soft. However, if a person has very sensitive gums or is unwell, it is appropriate to prefer a brush with soft bristles. The toothbrush used by an average adult should have medium-hard bristles, and the head should be a suitable size for the mouth. Instead of brushes with very thin handles, we should choose handles of a certain thickness and smoothness, which makes it easier to move the brush while cleaning our teeth.
In addition, newly released brushes with a tongue-cleaning feature may also be ideal for us. For oral and dental health, we should not only brush our teeth but also clean our gums and tongue. Cheek cleaners are also recommended, especially for people with gum or mouth problems. Of course, toothpaste is also very important alongside the toothbrush. If possible, toothpastes containing fluoride and recommended by our dentist may be the best choice for us.
Rechargeable Toothbrushes
Rechargeable toothbrushes, which give more effective results than ordinary toothbrushes, prevent the formation of plaque. According to research, rechargeable toothbrushes do not harm the gums, reduce gum disease and cause less gum bleeding than ordinary toothbrushes. Because the heads of electric toothbrushes are smaller and more rounded, they move more easily in the mouth and provide a deep clean. Experts say that electric toothbrushes are more effective against the build-up of bacteria and plaque.
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