{"id":383,"date":"2012-09-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/is-it-time-for-a-new-toothbrush\/"},"modified":"2012-09-06T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T00:00:00","slug":"is-it-time-for-a-new-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/is-it-time-for-a-new-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time For A New Toothbrush?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

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SHAKESPEARE WROTE,<\/strong> \u201cParting is such sweet sorrow…\u201d. But from everyone here at our practice<\/strong>, we can assure you that the sorrow part ends the second you start brushing with a new toothbrush. <\/p>\n

Take A Look At Your Toothbrush<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are the bristles starting to look bent, worn, or frayed? Or, are the bristles starting to\u00a0look like they\u2019re parallel to your teeth instead of perpendicular? If so, it\u2019s time for a new toothbrush.\u00a0Has somebody else used your toothbrush (gross)? If so, they\u2019ve contaminated it with the bacteria in their<\/em> mouth\u2014and if you<\/em>\u00a0use it, you\u2019ll expose yourself to any disease or sickness they may have.\u00a0Again, it\u2019s time for a new toothbrush. The American Dental Association<\/strong> recommends that you replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months<\/strong>.\u00a0Old toothbrushes lose their structural ability to thoroughly clean, and fraying bristles don\u2019t clean well between<\/span><\/strong> your teeth. Fraying bristles\u00a0can also be hard on your gums<\/strong> and can even cause damage to your gums. <\/p>\n

Are You Storing Your Toothbrush Correctly?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Store it upright<\/strong>, and keep it out of contact<\/strong> with the bathroom counter.<\/li>\n
  • Keep it out of contact with other people\u2019s<\/strong> toothbrushes.<\/li>\n
  • Keep it far away from the toilet splash zone (gross, again).<\/li>\n
  • Make sure it dries between uses.<\/strong> Toothbrush covers are handy for travel, but at home your toothbrush needs to air dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    When you get a new toothbrush, keep these tips in mind:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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    • Get the size<\/strong> that fits in your mouth comfortably and reaches everywhere.<\/li>\n
    • Hard bristles can wear enamel unnecessarily. Soft bristles<\/strong> are usually better.<\/li>\n
    • The brand is not as important as your commitment to brushing correctly and regularly<\/strong>. If you have questions about how to do that, visit with our team<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What Can You Do With That Old Toothbrush!?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Well, you could<\/em> just throw it away. But that\u2019s boring! There are all kinds of uses for old toothbrushes\u2014like cleaning, painting, and yes, bracelet making!<\/strong> <\/strong>Here are two videos that show you how to make a cool bracelet out of your old toothbrush (by the way, the second video doesn\u2019t have any sound). If you don\u2019t want to do this yourself, do you have a child, niece, nephew, grandson, granddaughter, or neighbor that would have fun <\/strong>doing it? Share the idea, or invite them over and try it together<\/span>!<\/strong> [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CYWDpvnmZBk&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0] [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J0gVjBbAMCg&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0] <\/p>\n

      Keep Up Your Great Oral Hygiene Habits!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      It\u2019s absolutely worth it!<\/strong> And don\u2019t miss your regular checkups. If you ever have any questions about toothbrushes or any other oral health topic, ask us<\/strong>, leave a comment below and we\u2019ll quickly respond, or send us a message on our Facebook<\/strong> page! <\/p>\n

      Thanks, as always, for your continued trust and friendship.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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