The four main factors to consider when purchasing your next toothbrush include: softness of the bristles, size of the brush head, shape of the toothbrush and the material it is made of
1.Softness of bristles
The softness of the bristles directly affects the comfort and cleaning effect of brushing. Soft bristle toothbrush is suitable for people with sensitive gums, can gently clean the teeth and gums, reduce the stimulation of the gums; hard bristle toothbrush has strong cleaning power, but easy to damage the gums and tooth enamel, is generally not recommended for daily use, is only suitable for teeth stains particularly serious and healthy gums. It is usually recommended to choose a soft or medium soft bristle toothbrush.
2.Brush head size
The size of the brush head should be compatible with the size of the mouth and the arrangement of the teeth. Smaller brush head can flexibly penetrate into all corners of the mouth, including the back of the teeth and other parts of the teeth that are not easy to clean, to facilitate comprehensive cleaning; larger brush head cleaning area is large, but in the back of the mouth operation is inconvenient, may miss part of the area. Adults can choose a toothbrush with a brush head length of 25-32 mm and a width of 8-12 mm; children need to choose a smaller brush head according to their age.
3.Toothbrush shape
Common toothbrush shapes include straight and curved handles. Straight handled toothbrushes are comfortable to hold and easy to operate, suitable for most people’s daily use; curved handled toothbrushes are ergonomically designed to fit the curvature of the teeth better, and are smoother to use when cleaning specific areas. In addition, there are some special shaped toothbrushes, such as orthodontic toothbrushes, designed for special oral conditions.
4.material (that sth is made of)
Toothbrushes are made of a variety of materials, mainly including plastic and silicone. Plastic toothbrushes are more common, affordable, lightweight, easy to clean and dry; silicone toothbrushes are soft, less irritating to the gums, have good elasticity and durability, but are more expensive. You can choose the right material according to your personal preference and economic situation.