Tooth Brushes

A healthy smile is worth as much as a happy one. Kids are taught that brushing their teeth is a routine they can't and shouldn't skip from a very young age. However, while most people realise the importance of the process, not all know how to pick the most fitting tooth brushes that will add up to the effectiveness of the regime.

How to choose practical tooth brushes?

Most mouth hygiene products come with general characteristics that define their usability and suitability. These rules apply to either manual or powered variations, and they are the following:

• Size.
• Bristles.
• Disposable/electric mode. 

Size – whenever you look at them in the store, it may seem that most options are same-sized, as long as they are divided into kids' and adults' options. However, the assumption is false since some heads are larger than the other, and some handles are shorter than the other. When you're shopping for one, you should pick the type that grants you easy access to all surfaces. On average, tooth brushes that are 1-inch tall and 0,5-inch wide are the most recommended variations. Larger heads can be challenging to manoeuvre. Thus, they are deemed to be ineffective.

Bristles – it may come as a surprise for some, but toothbrushes come with different strands too. There are soft, medium and hard variations to consider. The majority usually pick soft bristles over all the others However, if your gums are healthy and the enamel is strong, you can opt for hard and medium variations too. Yet, it's advised to discuss the matter with your dentist beforehand.

Disposable or electric – these days, you can pick between powered or manual tooth brushes, and there are various claims in favour of either. The fact is that a well-chosen option of either category will keep your mouth hygiene at the highest level. However, people with some conditions find powered options preferable. If you can't carry out the routine due to arthritis or any other related condition switching from manual to electric type is the safest way to stick to the regime without annoying and unpleasant consequences.

When do they need to be replaced?

You may already know that you can't get on through life without switching tooth brushes. However, not all people realise how damaging a worn-out item can be. First things first, you need to change to a brand-new head after you are done with dealing with the cold or any infectious disease. If you don't – the germs gathered in the meantime may lead to a relapse, and that is certainly not the most desired outcome of all.

Usually, the experts recommend switching the head every three months. The same rule applies to manual tooth brushes too. So, it's a good idea to mark the date when you do the replacement in your calendar. However, if you see that the tool is wearing out before the marked deadline, and that may happen due to harsh brushing, you shouldn't wait until the self-marked expiration date and switch to a new one straight away.

Your mouth hygiene is of vital importance. Thus, you need to make sure that your stock is always full. MAKEUP online store is the place where you can buy any item your self-care routine requires!