When you think about a natural toothbrush, bamboo toothbrush, neem twigs would come into your mind. It is not a surprise because our ancestors prepared toothbrushes from such twigs and leaves. As bamboo toothbrushes, neem twigs are branded as natural organic toothbrushes and are easily accessible in many online shopping sites nowadays, people tend to switch from fancy plastic toothbrushes to natural toothbrushes.

As a dental care provider, we found that it is a healthy move because you can take advantage of nature’s goodness & power of science with those toothbrushes prepared from twigs.

In this post, our dentists and oral hygienists have discussed the oral health advantages of one such natural toothbrush that is also used for cleaning teeth for ages.

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Brush your teeth without toothpaste – This sounds bizarre but dentists call it “Dry Brushing” and proclaim it as a healthy habit.

Dry brushing is the practice of brushing your teeth with no toothpaste or water for a few minutes. After this, you can carry out your regular brushing activities with toothpaste.

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Many of us know that our toothbrushes are not meant forever to last. But it will be difficult to find out when our favorite bristles are approaching their normal lifespan.

You may be shocked to find out that your toothbrush should always be replaced every Twelve to Sixteen weeks as per the manufacturer’s instructions and dentist’s advice.

There are still scenarios where the toothbrush may need to be replaced earlier.

When an electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush head is not changed when it wants to be, it can damage your oral health and cause infection. However, there are essential rules and guidelines you should implement to keep your dental health optimum

Replace It When Bristles Are Frayed

Take a look at your toothbrush. Are all the bristles frayed out in various directions?

Are your brush looks flattened, just like you scrubbed it up with a brick wall?

Probability is, the teeth are being scrubbed too hard. All the added pressure ensures that the bristles are frayed in every way.

If bristles are frayed, they cannot effectively clean the teeth. So, soften your grip, lower your pressure, and let the tips on the bristle perform their job the way they’re intended!

Overaggressive tooth brushing can cause serious problems, such as worn-off enamel and gum recession. If you are brushing too hard, how often you are replacing your heads of the toothbrush?

After Being Sick

You should know this thing, you have to replace your toothbrush after being recovered from illness. The germs on the toothbrush have a high chance of re-infecting yourself even though you start feeling better.

You should throw it away. It’s not good to keep those germs inside your mouth, bringing your immune system to function again and again.

Saying it again, throw out the toothbrush. Especially when it is something for which you are being treated with antibiotics. Especially when it is something for which you are being treated with medication. The thumb rule is usually to throw it in the bin after a day or two before you start your prescription.

That can be really sad to do, particularly when we’re speaking about your head of an electric toothbrush or beloved toothbrush. But getting sick again really isn’t worth it.

Germs on Bristles

There are a variety of tips and tricks out to get your toothbrush “sterilized.” But the fact is, germs in those little bristles get down significantly, particularly at the bottom.

Even though you regularly wash your toothbrush, it’s necessary to keep up with your toothbrush or toothbrush head replacement. They’re just really stinky.

It also applies to the heads with an electric toothbrush. The germs may not be noticeable to you, but they are there. Even if it has a unique UV light built in the handle, you will need to swap it out, because at some point those layers of biofilm would be too hard to penetrate.

Importance of replacing

The toothbrush has designed bristles specifically to clean your teeth. If they get dirty or frayed, your brush will not be able to do its task. That is applicable for both electric and manual toothbrushes.

So, you got to do the right thing? Throw it away. How frequently? Every 3 months, the experts say it.

Electric toothbrushes are increasingly becoming more popular these days. Whilst they are still not in mainstream culture, electric toothbrushes are preferred by the early adopters since they offer a myriad of advantages when compared to traditional brushes. Here, in this article, let us talk about why electric toothbrushes appeal to the early adopters.

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