The doctor explained how often it is to change the toothbrush 06:01

Everything has its own shelf life and the toothbrush is not an exception. If it is not changed over time, it can greatly reduce the effectiveness of this toothbrush and cause health problems. Dentist therapist Irina Seregina, a dentist-dentist “SM-Dentology ,, explained how often it is necessary to change the toothbrush,“ Gazeta.ru ”.

“The brush that we use regularly loses not only the appearance of the bristles, but also may become the driving of harmful bacteria. Such a brush cannot properly clean the plate from the teeth and may also injure the mucous membranes and cause inflammatory diseases,” he warned.

According to him, the most suitable time for the replacement of the toothbrush is 1-3 months. This applies to manual brushes and electrical or sound brushes nozzles. The maximum usage time has been three months, you should remember that it is caused by an earlier backup.

The doctor was attributed to such reasons: the infectious and colds transferred to avoid infection again; Stubble deformation when the hairs are divided into different directions; Different plaque or mold accumulation on the surface of the brush; Using a brush by another person.

“In addition, you should change the toothbrush after returning to a place. Even better, take a separate brush with you and throw it after you have returned, because often brushes can not dry and become a bacterial source,” he added.

In addition, according to him, if the discomfort at hand is felt when brushing your teeth, it is worth replacing a wrong -chosen brush. Or if the hairs are chosen wrong, you may suspect the discomfort and injury of the oral mucosa.

“IF You Change the Brush in a Timely Manner, Theen We Cannot Talk About The Adequate Destruction of Plaque from the Teeth. As a Result, Pathogenic Microflora Develops, Which Provokes the Development of Caries of Caries (periodontitis or gingivitis) said.

While talking about how the brush would determine that it was harmful, the expert called the following criteria: the bleeding of the gums appeared; The appearance of frequent stomatitis or the injuries of the gums and the mucous membranes are recorded; Increased plaque accumulation in teeth; You feel an unpleasant smell from your mouth.

“In these cases, it is worth remembering how long you changed the brush. It is also worth paying attention to how you care about the brush. After using it, it should be washed thoroughly with flowing water, it should be stored in a steep position in an open form. It is recommended that you keep the teeth of different family members away from each other,” he emphasized.

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