From the article: How to Brush Your Teeth- Step By Step Instructions
How often do you replace your toothbrush? Your dentist will tell you to replace it every three months, or as soon as you see the bristles bending and becoming worn. Considering most people only spend about four minutes a day with their toothbrush, remembering to replacing your toothbrush is, at times, forgotten. Eventually, something will prompt you to replace your toothbrush, right? Share how you are reminded to replace your toothbrush. Share Your Reasons
IF you have an electric toothbrush...
- Replace the heads once every three months as the head action is wears away after a few months and you don't get the same level of plaque removal. Source: Experience http://www.VanNuysVictoryDental.com
- —Guest Dr Gabbay
Replace Your Toothbrush- Anually
- Most of us knpw when a toothbrush is worn out- Duh. But what about in between? After 3 months, soak in hydrogen peroxide, after 6, use the dishwasher, 9 months back to H2O2, 12 months, toss.
- —Guest hughwalker
I replace my toothbrush when...
- I replace my toothbrush when it stops looking like a toothbrush and more like an old, frayed broom!
- —Guest Kenneth Kowalsky
