Adults and children should change their
toothbrush every 3 months because they become worn out and are not as effective
as they once were. Exceptions to this would be if you were using an electric
toothbrush, and the manufacturer states otherwise. Some electric rechargable
toothbrushes have very good brush heads that only need to be changed every 6
months. If you have gum disease, you should change your toothbrush every 4 - 6
weeks because bacteria can harbor in the bristles. You should always rinse your
toothbrush out with hot water after every use and change it after you have been
sick.
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Tel: 270-282-4777
1857 Tucker Way
Bowling Green , KY 42104
USA
The toothbrush is known to be the foundation of good oral health. You are right about the 3-month rule of changing toothbrushes. However, if the bristles of your toothbrush are worn out even before 3 months, change it immediately. It might hurt your gums and cause it to bleed.
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