How to choose the right toothbrush?

Everyone, probably at least once in their lives, has wondered how to choose the right toothbrush. Today we're going to tell you about the basic types and principles that a toothbrush should meet, and we hope that this information will help you in your further choice.
No matter how super-classy and effective toothpaste is, 95% depends on the quality of your toothbrush and how to brush properly.
The wrong hygiene product can be detrimental to the condition of your teeth and gums. If your brush has stiff bristles, it can for the enamel, scratches the enamel and also harms the gums, because of such a brush you can get adverse complications in the form of wedge-shaped defects.
A soft toothbrush is also not suitable for everyone, because too pliable bristles do not remove soft plaque, which will lead to cavities, as well as increase the time of brushing teeth.

So how to make the right choice?

Your dentist can help you make the best choice, because it is the doctor who knows best about teeth. The hardness of the bristles and the density of the bristles are the main criteria of choice. If there are no problems with teeth and gums, choose medium-firm bristles, this type of brush cleans the surface of the teeth well and does not traumatize the gum. But if you notice bleeding gums or loose teeth, it is better to opt for a soft toothbrush, such a requirement is due to the immaturity of dental tissues in the few years after teething.
Also indications for the use of a soft brush may be: hypersensitivity of the teeth, diabetes, abnormal erosion of the teeth, wedge-shaped defects, as well as various periodontal diseases.
There are no contraindications to the use of a soft toothbrush, but this does not mean that it is not able to harm your teeth. The main disadvantage of soft bristles, is the lack of enamel cleaning compared to medium-hard bristles.

You should not use a soft-bristled toothbrush in the following cases:

- People who tend to build up tartar and plaque;
- People who smoke;
- People with a perfectly healthy mouth;
- People with crowded teeth;
- People who wear dentures or orthodontic appliances in their mouths;
- Orthodontic appliances.

To improve hygiene - dentists recommend using brushes with stiff bristles. Otherwise, it may be advisable to choose a brush of medium hardness. To other criteria for choosing a toothbrush is the type of brush itself.

Is it better to choose an electric or manual toothbrush?

Electric toothbrush is able to penetrate into hard-to-reach places in the mouth, besides the electric brush performs not only reciprocating motion, but also circular, and modern models will complement the pulsating mode of rotation, which increases the quality of brushing teeth.
Children love brushing their teeth with an electric toothbrush, it makes them feel more mature and also turns the process of oral care into an exciting game.
There are situations where the use of an electric toothbrush is contraindicated - it mobility of the teeth, the recovery period after surgery on the soft tissues of the mouth, stomatitis, hypertrophic gingivitis, malignant tumors.

To summarize, I would like to note that, choosing the hardness of the bristles should give preference to medium hardness, if there are no contraindications, and choosing between regular and electric brushes, you can rely on your own preference.
In any case, the dentists at our clinic Mary Care in Kiev believe that regular brushing helps to take care of your teeth and gums.