The toothbrush and paste together make a great ‘team‘ in getting rid of debris on the teeth. This cleaning power of the toothbrush can only be effective if the toothbrush bristles are not worn out(scattered).
Dentist recommend you change your toothbrush after 3 months, however, some people may need to change theirs earlier than that. The harder you brush, the more quickly you’ll wear your toothbrush out. When you get a new toothbrush,the bristles are straight but they get weak and scatter with use.
When your toothbrush bristles are flared out, the cleaning power is reduced and this will ultimately affect the cleaning process. Hence, it is advisable to always watch out for the flaring out of your toothbrush bristles as this is a sure sign that it’s time to change your toothbrush.
If you are wondering why you have accumulations on your teeth despite brushing twice daily and going for regular professional cleaning, you may need to pay more attention to your toothbrush.
A recent study conducted revealed many changed their toothbrush mostly when they got tired of using it and not every three months as recommended by dentists.
Please share in the comments section how often you change your toothbrush. Thank you