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Oral Hygiene

GET THE RIGHT TOOTHBRUSH 

In order to provide adequate teeth cleaning a modern toothbrush must : 

• Have a head size that you feel comfortable in your mouth and allows you to reach to the back teeth. 

• Have an anatomic grip to help the correct brushing moves 

• Have a head design that helps cleaning at all the teeth surfaces even at difficult areas as the spaces between the teeth. 

• Have nylon bristles (natural bristles wear out easier and allow the growth of bacteria). 

• Have rounded ended bristles to avoid damaging the gums. 

• Your dentist will advice you for the right toothbrush hardness (soft or medium) and type according to your specific needs, mouth shape and dental problems. 
   

WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH 

The bristles of the toothbrush wear out during brushing, so after some time they don't provide adequate cleaning and may injure the gums. To have always the best results from brushing you must change the toothbrush : 

•  Every 3-4 months 

•  Immediately after the bristles start to       loose their natural position on the        head   of the toothbrush 

•  After a cold or flu 

•  Children toothbrushes have to be changed more often since they wear   out easier. 

•  Toothbrush is a strictly personal item, don't let anyone else use it. 

HOW TO STORE YOUR TOOTHBRUSH 

The right way of storing your toothbrush will allow you to keep it in good shape for a longer period. To achieve it, after every brushing : 

• Wash and rinse well the toothbrush 

• Put it in upright position to help drying 

• Store it in a well ventilated area (not in a closet) 

The moisture that remains on the toothbrush may help the growth of bacteria.

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