{"id":109,"date":"2021-01-29T23:19:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T23:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=109"},"modified":"2021-01-29T23:19:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T23:19:40","slug":"when-to-change-your-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.littletondentalstudio.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/29\/when-to-change-your-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you use a manual or electric toothbrush to clean\nyour teeth twice a day, it won\u2019t be doing much good if it has passed its prime.\nDo you remember when the last time was that you got a new one? Most people don\u2019t\nknow how long they should wait until they should invest in new dental tools.\nContinue reading to learn when you should change your toothbrush and some steps\nyou can take to get the most out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

When Should You Replace a Manual Toothbrush?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are like the majority of people and use a manual\ntoothbrush in order to clean your teeth, the Centers for Disease Control and\nPrevention (CDC) recommends that you should be replacing it approximately every\nthree to four months. When you have it for longer than that, the bristles will\ncontinue to fray and will not be nearly as effective at removing food debris,\nplaque, and bacteria from your teeth. The more that is left behind, the more\nlikely that you are to develop issues like cavities and gum disease in the\nfuture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Should You Replace the Head of Your Electric Toothbrush?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For people who use an electric toothbrush, replacing it\nevery 12 weeks is usually sufficient. This needs to be done more often because\nthe bristles on an electric toothbrush tend to be a little bit shorter than the\nbristles on a manual one. Because of this, the bristles become frayed more\nquickly and need to be replaced so you can achieve optimal oral hygiene. In\nfact, you may even want to replace the head sooner if you notice that the bristles\naren\u2019t looking like they\u2019re in the best shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Make Your Toothbrush Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to get the most out of your toothbrush, keep the\nfollowing tips in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n