Choosing the Best Toothbrush

The toothbrush used to be such a humble thing but today you can get them in all kinds of styles, sizes, bristle types and materials. You would think buying a toothbrush is a simple matter, but there are a lot of good reasons to step away from your plastic standard you get each time and try out a super soft bamboo toothbrush. The planet will appreciate the change considering the toxins plastic brushes release into the soil over the hundreds of years it takes to break down. Rather than sticking to your usual brand let's look at what there is to think about and what the options are.

You can switch toothbrushes anytime you want but it is recommended by dentists that a change should be made if one of the following is true;

1. It has been three months since you last changed it.

2. The bristles are showing wear, are perhaps bent over.

3. After any kind of illness.

Three months might sound like not a long time but even toothbrushes that do not look like they are worn can start to lose effectiveness at how they clean your teeth. It is also true that over time bacteria and germs breed in them. While a bamboo wooden toothbrush UK is naturally resistant to bacteria and microbes, they still need regular changing. You can choose to regularly disinfect the toothbrush and that can help it last a little longer. You can do this by wetting the head, microwave for a minute then pour hydrogen peroxide over the bristles and rinse really well.

In terms of material, the best toothbrush is anything, not plastic! A lot of eco-friendly people recommend a super soft bamboo toothbrush. It is a lot better for the planet. Just think of how many plastic toothbrushes you are putting into rubbish tips, leaking toxins in the soil as it degrades, far too slowly and for too many years. If you change every 3 months that is 4 brushes a year. Live till 80 and you have impacted on the environment about 316 times. Help the planet and future generations by switching to bamboo.

In terms of size, you should look for something with a head that fits comfortably between your cheek and teeth. You should be able to reach the back of your molars. It is a good idea to lean towards something smaller rather than larger. Bristles should be soft to medium, not hard or stiff. These damage the enamel and your gums.

When it comes to deciding between electric and manual toothbrushes that just comes down to what you prefer. There is not really that much difference in the results you get in terms of how clean your teeth are. There is more expense with the electric in the initial buy and with then having to replace the batteries and the head. Just if you do choose a manual toothbrush go with a wooden toothbrush UK.