Health

You know how to choose your toothbrush?

04/19/2016

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Type of bristles and cable, size and shape of the head are some of the criteria that we take into account when buying a toothbrush. How do you choose yours?

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Proper brushing begins with the choice of toothbrush. There are many choices of types and sizes of toothbrushes currently marketed. This essential tool for daily oral hygiene gained prominence and modernity with the passage of time and with greater understanding of people about the importance of oral health. Dentistry has evolved dramatically, and with it, the perception of people that can not have health without better conditions and oral habits.

more and less known brands compete on the shelves trying to attract consumers with its colors, shapes and even characters from children's stories, but for choosing the ideal toothbrush, some criteria must be highlighted, and your dentist is the most appropriate professional for that advice.

The size of the mouth, the quality of the gums, the presence of appliances or dentures, time of brushing, movement and correct positioning of the brush are very important factors for the success of the almost automatic act of brushing your teeth daily, and preferably three times a day (do you?).

Tips to guide the choice of toothbrush:

Size of the brush head - should be compatible with the size of the mouth. Simple: smaller brushes for small and big mouths mouths can venture with bigger brushes. The brush must reach all areas of the mouth, until the posterior teeth easily without effort or discomfort. When in doubt, choose a smaller, more delicate head to the practice of brushing.

Brush head shape - should also provide easy access to posterior teeth. Available shapes are conical (triangular), rectangular or oval and all must have rounded edges for comfort of movement in the structures of the mouth. more slender and delicate formats offer more comfort and efficiency.

Type of bristles - Soft bristles are more efficient to remove plaque and food waste, with greater access to the contour of the teeth without damaging the gums. It notes that proper brushing requires strength and coordination of movements, strength, ever! Bristle good quality, even soft, it takes longer to wear.

Brush cable type - can be more flexible or not. Most dentists prefer more straight and simple cables that provide a comfortable grip. Many brands highlight the correct place to position the thumb and it can be of great help at the time to teach children proper brushing movements. We remember that rubber handles are softer and attractive, but require more accuracy with the hygiene brushes not accumulate moisture and fungi. Even straight cables can be ergonomic and provide a good grip.

Children brushes - There are so many characters, colors and shapes, the appeal becomes irresistible. The great offer may confuse parents to purchase unsuitable products. The children's toothbrushes should meet the same requirements mentioned above:

• Size and shape of the head appropriate for the smallest child's mouth and access to the back teeth or being born.

• Good quality of the material of the bristles, as usually children like to bite the brush bristles and good provenance will last longer.

• Soft bristles, but not so much because the children can not print the strength and coordination necessary for the removal of waste to escovarem alone eventually.

• Can be colored and beautiful too, even should! But it is the quality of the brush that matters more than the character. We suggest a good brush, the most recognized brands for parents and guardians to use the proper brushing and another for children to play brushing, which can be more playful, flashing light and have to dubious origin.

Electric Brushes - These brushes can be very interesting for people with limited mobility, but also for eventual completion of brushing with its power to vibrate and massage the gums. In our practice in pediatric dentistry sometimes we suggest using the electric toothbrush to enhance and motivate the night brushing the toughest kids or not the good habit.

When replacing the toothbrush?

When the bristles are worn and starting its deformation. We should not expect them to be visibly open and opaque. It is recommended to change after three or four months of use. Remember also the secondary brushes, which accompany us in the bag and in the workplace, they also age!

It is very important to change brushes after influenza, mouth or throat infections and viruses to reduce the risk of new disease by means of germs to accumulate on the bristles of the toothbrush.

Attention, attention: Brushes should not be shared! Never! Or with your partner or children. We should emphasize that caries is an infectious and transmissible disease among people, saliva is a contagion of vehicle for various diseases and mouth is a gateway for bacteria and viruses settle. At the moment, we have the H1N1 virus that is transmitted by contaminated objects placed in the mouth by saliva particles when talking, coughing, sneezing and respiratory secretions, among others.

automatic gestures like brushing require comfortable instruments to be well executed. It is important to choose a brush that fits well to the mouth, reaching all the teeth and oral structures with ease and comfort for those who are using.

The dentist can help you in choosing the most appropriate brush for each adult and child. The pediatric dentist specializes in taking care of the oral health of children, from babies who should already have their mouths cleaned from the second month of life. After all, the important thing is to look after and care, remembering that HEALTH BEGINS MOUTH FOR YOURSELF!

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