Toothbrush Buying Guide

Toothbrushes are the primary tool people use to maintain oral hygiene. There are many varieties and brands of toothbrushes on the market, so what kind of toothbrush is more suitable to choose? This should be considered from the following aspects:

The size of the toothbrush head: According to the regulations of the American Dental Association, the length of the toothbrush head should be 2.5-3 cm, the width should be 0.8-1 cm, there are 2-4 rows of bristles, each row of 5-12 bristles, the front of the toothbrush head should be Obtuse. These regulations can be used as a reference for people when choosing a toothbrush.

The hardness of the bristles: Generally, it can be divided into three types: soft, neutral and hard. Usually, a toothbrush with neutral hardness is more suitable. When buying a toothbrush, you can press the bristles with your fingers. If your fingers feel tingling, it means that it is too hard and should not be used. The bristles of commercially available toothbrushes are mostly nylon bristles. The elasticity, uniformity and hardness of nylon bristles are better than pig hair toothbrushes, which are more conducive to oral health care.

The angle between the brush head and the handle: There are two types of toothbrushes available in the market: straight and angled. The straight type is more powerful when used, and the angled toothbrush has a better cleaning effect on the back teeth. The angle of 17 degrees to 20 degrees is appropriate.

The top of the bristles: The top of each bristles should be round and blunt, without sharp angles, and can be judged by hand when purchasing.

Special toothbrush: For patients with periodontal disease or older people, the gums shrink and the interdental space increases. In addition to the general toothbrush, an interdental toothbrush should be used. The bristles of this toothbrush are tapered, elongated, etc. Optional use. There is also a toothbrush with only two rows of bristles, which are used to massage the gums. The concave-shaped toothbrush with the outer two rows of bristles longer than the middle two rows of bristles is specially used for those who are undergoing orthodontic treatment. This toothbrush can not only clean the tooth surface, but also clean the food residue on the aligner. For those with inconvenient hands and feet (such as stroke patients), electric toothbrushes, light energy ion toothbrushes, etc. can be used.

Tips

Hard-bristled toothbrushes are very harmful to the gums and can cause bleeding gums in severe cases. The toothbrushes sold on the market are basically packaged in plastic shells, which are inconvenient to feel the hardness of the bristles. Consumers can obtain information about the hardness by observing the bristles: the tops of the bristles appear to be uneven, and the bristles are arranged regularly. Neat for a hard-bristled toothbrush.