Check the size of the brush head: The selection of the brush head should be based on the individual's teeth, and it is more appropriate to place the brush head horizontally to cover two teeth.

Check the softness of the bristles: Do not choose bristles that are hard, as they can easily damage teeth and gums; Too soft won't work either, it will reduce cleaning ability; It is advisable to choose bristles that are harder when brushing teeth, provided that the gums do not feel pain.

Look at the shape of the bristle tip: The shape of the bristle tip is generally divided into round head and pointed head. Generally speaking, bristles with round head have less damage to the gums compared to those with pointed head.

Look at the shape of the toothbrush handle: The shape of the toothbrush handle should conform to the design of human hand grip mechanics, so that it can be more convenient and easy to apply force when brushing teeth. There is no fixed standard for this shape, and it is based on personal usage experience.

Try the electric toothbrush: The electric toothbrush is characterized by the quick rotation of the brush head or easier decomposition of toothpaste into fine foam to clean the crevices, and at the same time, it can promote the blood circulation of the mouth, massage the gum tissue, and be more efficient, clean, and less damaged. If you think manual toothbrushes can no longer meet your cleaning needs, why not try an electric toothbrush.

How to choose the right toothbrush and the one that suits oneself

How to choose a toothbrush that suits oneself

People without periodontal disease should choose a toothbrush with moderate hardness and a smaller brush head.

People who smoke and have tartar or plaque on their teeth should choose a toothbrush with moderate hardness.

Elderly or periodontal disease patients: Soft bristled toothbrushes should be chosen, with bristles that are rounded and smooth to effectively eliminate dental plaque and avoid damage to gingival tissue.

Infants and children: Special toothbrushes should be selected.