Many people keep using the toothbrush until its fibers are completely spread. They think that brushing daily is enough, but the truth is that the old toothbrush is not able to clean the teeth properly. With time its bristles wear out and are unable to remove the dirt and plaque accumulated in the corners of the teeth.
Now in such a situation you might be wondering when the toothbrush should be changed? Changing your brush at the right time is a simple but effective habit to maintain dental health.
When the bristles of the toothbrush become worn out and become crooked, they start rubbing the gums instead of cleaning the teeth. This can cause injury to the gums and they gradually start receding. In this condition, the roots of the teeth start appearing outside, due to which pain and tingling sensation on hot and cold things increases.
If you have been using an old brush for months, then germs can grow in your mouth because the toothbrush comes in contact with dirt, food particles and moisture from the mouth every day. Gradually, germs start accumulating in its fibers. When the same brush is used for a long time, these germs start spreading infection in the mouth. This can increase problems like blisters, wounds and swelling in the gums.
An old toothbrush gradually damages the upper protective layer of the teeth. When this layer starts weakening, a tingling sensation is felt in the teeth when eating or drinking cold or hot food. If care is not taken in time, this problem may increase.
When toothbrushes become old, they are no longer able to clean teeth properly. Dirt gets accumulated at the edges and corners of the teeth, due to which plaque starts forming. This plaque later causes cavities, yellowness and tooth decay, even if you brush daily.
Doctors recommend that the toothbrush should be changed every 3 to 4 months. If before this its fibers spread or the brush starts looking bad, then use a new brush immediately. Even after falling ill, it is better to change the old brush, so that infection does not occur again. This small habit of changing brush on time keeps teeth and gums healthy for a long time.
