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[29/03/2011] The Anatomy of a Tooth Brush
Just like the body, tooth brushes also have several parts and it varies from type to type. Here is little information which may be helpful the next time you wish to identify which part of the tooth brush you need to replace or focus into.
Major Parts of a Tooth Brush
The major parts of a tooth brush include the head, bristles, the tongue scraper and handles.
The Head
The head can either be compact, full, oval, rectangle or tapered in shape. Dentists often recommend that we choose small tooth brush heads for easier access inside the mouth especially in hard its hard to reach areas. Nevertheless, if you have larger teeth then you may need to purchase toothbrushes with larger heads for more efficient cleaning. Ideally small tooth brush heads are intended for children, medium sized are for adolescents and the large ones are for adults. But you are still the one who will decide which type will best fit your teeth cleaning convenience.
The Tongue Scraper
This is present in most tooth brushes and is considered a sub-part of the tooth brush head. As the name imply, it is used to help eliminate bacterial build up on the surface of your tongue. But when using it on your tongue, make sure you do it gently and not scrub too much on it because you may end up bruising your tongue instead of cleaning it.
The Bristles
This is intended to help get rid of food particles that may have gotten stuck in between the spaces of your teeth. You should look for tooth brushes with soft bristles especially if you are wearing dentures or any dental appliances. Tooth brushes with soft bristles make it all the more easier for us to reach food particles in between the teeth and gum lines without worrying of bleeding gums or enamel erosion. Although tooth brushes with softer bristles are priced more in comparison with those that have hard bristles; these guarantees more efficient brushing experience for you and your family.
For more effective brushing experience, make sure you change your tooth brush after three to six months because these bristles are expected to wear out after regular use.
Handle
Although seldom noticed by the public, the tooth brushes’ handle plays a very important role in tooth cleaning. A good grip on the handle of your tooth brush implies better cleaning and lesser coercive form of brushing. Dentists recommend that we use handles that have long, thick, rubbery and flexible ergonomic handles to have better teeth cleaning experience.
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