Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? You don’t have to answer that. At Roy Dental Care in Roy UT we recommend replacing your toothbrush every three months.
Too many people wait too long to get a new toothbrush, which can be bad for their dental health. It’s one of the reasons why most dentists hand out free ones at every checkup.
Of course, you don’t need to mark your calendar or set up an alert on your smartphone. How often you replace your toothbrush depends on how often you use it. We recommend, strongly, that you brush at least twice a day. If you’re brushing twice a day, picking up a new toothbrush at the store every three months is recommended.
Why So Often?
A toothbrush can become familiar, like a comfy pair of shoes. Sometimes the idea of tossing out the old one and replacing it isn’t very appealing. But after three months, the bristles are getting bent and frayed. There may be some gunk – dried toothpaste foam – starting to build up, too. Yuk. So toss that old brush, and get a fresh one!
What kind of brush should you be using? There are so many choices. The most important thing is to choose a brush with soft bristles. They are gentle on the gums, but still effective in brushing away plaque.
Manual or Electric?
Should you use a manual toothbrush, or go electric? This boils down to personal preference. Provided you use them correctly, both do a good job cleaning your teeth. A manual toothbrush may take a little longer, and require you to brush up and down and in little circles. But they’re a lot cheaper! At the end of the day, though, the choice is yours.
To recap: for good dental health, replace your toothbrush every three months. Patients from Clinton, Layton, and Hooper come to Roy Dental Care in Roy UT for general and restorative dentistry, and all their dental health needs. Schedule your next checkup with us today!
Contact Roy Dental Care:
801-776-2806
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
4902 S 1900 W Ste 4
Roy, Utah
84067
