Toothbrush suggestion?

[Guest AMS23]

This might be an odd question to ask! Does anyone have any toothbrush suggestions? I have an oralb professional care toothbrush but I have seen the ones that self sterilize! Anyone have one and if so what’s the brand you have Ian it good? How long does it take to charge and stay charged? Thanks!

[Guest Bunnyblossom]

Honestly?

So long as it’s soft bristled and you do it regularly enough, it almost doesn’t matter. Med-hard bristle toothbrushes can cause gum abrasion over time.

 

Vibrating or electric toothbrushes also don’t make a lick of difference if someone isn’t using a good technique, doing it long enough, or often enough. Imo they’re basically a marketing ploy.

 

The best toothbrush is a used toothbrush. Just replace it roughly ever 3-4 months, or as soon as the bristles look frayed.

[Guest AMS23]

Haha thank you! I agree good technique is key!

[LittleGirlEmilia]

I have a pink one! It works well. It's just a normal one. Flossing is important though.

[Guest AMS23]

I love my electric toothbrush.

[SmartAssLittle]

I'm using and recommend this brush

 

Sfw https://thehumble.co/

[Guest Arc]

I use a bamboo one too, but from a local store. They're usually about the same price as an average toothbrush (sometimes $1-2 more depending on what you get). I'm starting to cut down how much waste I create so even if it's a couple of dollars more it's worth it imo ^^

[Dale Christopher]

As soft bristled as you can get away with to get the job done as someone has already said, also I’d recommend floss picks (they are easier and nicer to use than plain floss) but most importantly is mouthwash! I used to get a lot of cavities no matter what until I started using mouthwash in addition to brushing.

 

I also have a waterpik thing, it can be fun to use and does give a interestingly different clean feeling but is no substitute for the other things I mentioned. My dentist highly recommend “Inter-dental Brushes” (they are like tiny bottle cleaning brushes for in between teeth!) I can’t speak from experience with them though... I bought some but haven’t used yet.

[Guest Bunnyblossom]

^ There’s also multile different sizes of dental picks. They’re best for people with tight teeth (as in not enough space to get floss between them), because it goes in the gaps without pulling down between them. However it’s stil important to floss gently just below the gumline, and floss or floss picks are good for that.

 

I use kids toothbrushes, because they’re smaller.

 

So if you have a bad gag reflex, smaller toothbrushes can help. Though that’s not why I use one.

[Guest QueenJellybean]

hi! i've got sensitive teeth & i'm super cavity prone & i'm allergic to large amounts of fluoride! 

trifecta! 

 

i use the oral-b electric toothbrush. 

i have a small mouth, & soft, flexible bristles work best for me. 

i use an anti-cavity mouthwash, but my toothpaste is sensodyne, which doesn't contain fluoride.

i usually rotate this out with arm & hammer's sensitive teeth & gums toothpaste 

but only use that one like, once a week when you're having sensitivity pain.

it contains a lot of fluoride. 

 

as for flossing, i'm terrible at it.

i have a small mouth & all my teeth & it gets crammed in there! floss often gets stuck.

consider getting a water flosser, or waterpik. 

it's a life-saver.

 

i use a kid's toothbrush & fun toothpaste on vacations.

treat yo self.