Date Added: March 05, 2014 12:23:45 AM

There is a significant number of tooth brushes currently available. It may be overwhelming sometimes. It's no shocker with terms like professional-flex, contour, advanced, vivid, dual clean, plus much more being launched every time you're hunting for a completely new brush. However, the key factors to look for are soft bristles and bristles with rounded edges.

As opposed to popular belief, hard bristles and brushing hard will not remove more plaque. Really, this might cause more difficulties for teeth because you can find yourself brushing away enamel. Enamel is the protective layer that surrounds the teeth. Hard bristles tend to possess a nasty habit of irritating sensitive gums. So when looking for a completely new toothbrush, look for soft bristles and concentrate more on brushing technique rather than strength.

Although you might like to select the most high-priced toothbrush available, cost is not usually a sign of quality. Instead of searching at cost, carefully examine bristles. You have to select a brush that has soft, rounded bristles. Sharp bristles could cause undesirable injury to one's teeth and tissue around the teeth.

Remember, when all is said and done, the best choice for tooth brushes is the one you're prone to use and from time to time replace. According to dental professional advice, you have to replace your toothbrush once every three months or after any major illness. You should not share your toothbrush with others because you will be sharing bacteria too. Old, worn-out tooth brushes are less capable at cleaning teeth. Studies have proven that regularly changing your toothbrush every three months can remove around 30% more plaque from your teeth.

Once you have your brand-new toothbrush, make certain to find an appropriate place to keep it. Don't place it within an open container near the toilet. Small pollutants along with other contaminants could possibly get to your toothbrush when you flush. We just went over not sharing bacteria with family members, so I doubt you would want to share them with your toilet. Generally, a closed plastic container is the greatest choice.

How often is brushing necessary? The very best answer is after every meal, but when you find it difficult or nearly impossible to find to some place to clean that many times every day, an excellent goal to reach for is at least two times every day - once every morning and once after dinner or before bed time.

Despite the fact that this article covers manual tooth brushes, you might want to consider an electrical toothbrush with soft, rounded bristles. If you are willing to pay for that upgrade, it may be well worth the money - especially if you suffer from gingivitis. Electric tooth brushes have been shown to be more efficient at eliminating plaque in comparison to manual tooth brushes.

If you are looking for an experienced San Jose Dentist, visit Dr. H. S. Mangat at Mangat Dental Center in San Jose. Call 408-272-2424 for more information or visit Mangat Dental Center for Patient Resources, Dental Services, and a Dental Blog, all conveniently located online.