How Frequently Should a Toothbrush Be Changed

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HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD A TOOTHBRUSH BE CHANGED

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DO YOU REMEMBER THE LAST TIME YOU CHANGED YOUR
TOOTHBRUSH?

• Toothbrushes are one of the most important tools
  to prevent cavities and remove plaque. When tooth
  brushing techniques are done correct, they also
  help prevent bad breath and gum disease.
  Unfortunately, not changing toothbrushes
  frequently enough can have a negative effect on
  your oral health. Different toothbrushes are
  recommended for different people. Research has
  shown that toothbrushes should be replaced every
  3 to 4 months because they start to become worn
  out. Toothbrushes become worn out due to the
  accumulation of plaque and the bristles not being
  able to get in between teeth anymore, thus not
  cleaning your teeth properly. When you are
  brushing your teeth if it feels like the bristles
  need replacing then this is usually a sign that
  you should change your toothbrush. Integrity
  Dental can assist you in advising on tooth
  brushing techniques for your oral care.

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CHANGE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH EVERY THREE MONTHS.

• The best dental services in Australia including
  Integrity Dental recommend you changing your
  toothbrush at least every three months, this is
  for standard brushes and electric toothbrushes.
  It should not just be a time if you notice your
  bristles are looking worn earlier then you should
  go and change the brush before hand.

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• When the bristles are worn you are not cleaning
  your teeth as well as you used to, and this can
  compromise the health of your teeth and you may
  need fillings or tooth enamel repair should you
  get cavities or damage to the enamel on the teeth
  from poor brushing techniques. In addition to
  this you will be increasing the risk of cavities,
  plaque build up and needing tooth enamel repair.
  Applying too much pressure and scrubbing your
  teeth and gums rather than using the brushing
  techniques you have been shown increase the risk
  of damage.

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CONSIDER BUYING A NEW TOOTHBRUSH AFTER GETTING
SICK.

• Consider doing your teeth a favour and buy a new
  toothbrush after you or a family member have been
  sick. Viruses like the common cold and more
  recently Covid-19 shed from the body and leave
  virus particles inside your mouth that get easily
  collected on your toothbrush when brushing. This
  is the reason any of the best dental experts in
  Australia along with the dentists at Integrity
  Dental recommend replacing your toothbrush to
  make sure your mouth remains clean and prevents
  others getting sick especially if you do not
  store your toothbrush in an individual holder or
  share a cup to rinse your mouth with.

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• Viruses and microorganisms love to hide and where
  better than the good old toothbrush. You dont
  want the brushes to be damp in a holder all
  together and be touching, spreading germs and
  making the whole household ill. Also remember the
  toothpaste if you share a tube, this may need to
  be replaced if it has been cross contaminated and
  used by someone who is unwell. This too can
  spread germs as it touches an infected toothbrush
  then used on a clean one.

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THE BEAT WAY TO KEEP YOUR TOOTHBRUSH CLEAN.

• There is so much bacteria that lives inside your
  mouth, and we shouldnt try to kill them as some
  are good bacteria that we need, but due to this
  we should never clean a toothbrush with chemicals
  like disinfectant to make sure we have washed all
  those pesky germs away, just good old fashioned
  water is best. Simply brush with toothpaste,
  rinse your mouth then rinse the brush in tap
  water, letting it air dry. Your toothbrush needs
  to dry off before you use it again as this helps
  to kill any bacteria naturally.

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• After following the toothbrushing techniques
  taught to you by Integrity Dental you should
  avoid placing your toothbrush in a vanity
  cupboard if you have a nice sunny bathroom. If
  you can, put it in a place where the sun reaches
  as this will also help to kill off any bacteria.
• Before you use your toothbrush cover allow the
  brush to completely dry as the humidity that can
  build up in a cover will only make your
  toothbrush a breeding ground for mould and
  bacteria to grow as the container becomes moist.

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• To avoid slimy bacteria growing in the bottom of
  a toothbrush holder and spreading to your brush,
  Integrity Dental recommends you look for a
  suction cap holder that you can place on your
  wall to store your toothbrush. This holder allows
  the whole brush, including the handle to
  completely dry off. This is the most ideal
  situation to try and completely avoid the mess
  that gathers in the bottom of a cup that is often
  shared with more than one toothbrush at a time.
• Remember Most of the bacteria we can never see
  without a microscope, so the very last important
  tip, if you have a bathroom that has your toilet
  in it as well is to keep your toothbrush far, far
  away, no less than a metre is suggested from your
  toilet.

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