How Often Should I Replace My Toothbrush
When
For the best results from brushing, you should replace your toothbrush:
- At least every three months
- When bristles begins to show wear
- After an illness such as a cold or flu
Why
Reasons why you should replace your toothbrush frequently:
- Toothbrushes just simply wear out
- Toothbrushes are often worn enough to be replaced before they look worn
- Bristles breakdown and lose their effectiveness
- Worn and fractured bristles are a breeding ground for germs, fungus and bacteria
- Worn toothbrushes can damage gum tissue
Children's toothbrushes
Require special attention and monitoring because:
- Bristle wear occurs quickly because children often brush with uneven strokes
- Children sometimes chew or bite on their toothbrush bristles
Did you know
People who wear braces should change their toothbrushes frequently because braces break down and fracture bristles and the toothbrushes lose their effectiveness.
A new toothbrush is 30% more effective at removing plaque.
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