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Article written by MSc Dang Tien Dat - Doctor of Odonto-Stomatology - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital
After brushing your teeth, you should practice cleaning your toothbrush immediately with clean water, to remove food particles and toothpaste left on the brush.
1. Clean the toothbrush after use
Do not store the toothbrush immediately after brushing, because that way you are inadvertently saving bacteria and dirt on your brush and when you brush your teeth next time, it may be absorbed into the body.
2. Place the brush vertically, not horizontally
Toothbrush should be placed vertically, not horizontally, because standing upright, the new brush head will drain quickly, clean and dry, placed horizontally the brush is often damp, creating a favorable environment for bacteria to grow. develop.
Each person's toothbrush should not be in too close contact with each other, each brush should keep a certain distance so that they can easily dry and bacteria have no chance to move from brush to brush other, endangering people's health.
Đặt bàn chải thẳng đứng để nhanh ráo nước
3. Do not store in a closed, humid place
Avoid storing toothbrushes in sealed containers or bags or in humid places because these places are easier for bacteria and germs to penetrate and grow than are stored in well-ventilated places.4. What kind of toothbrush should I use?
Most dental professionals agree that a toothbrush with soft bristles is the best choice for removing plaque and food debris from your teeth. Small-head toothbrushes are also popular, as they can reach all areas of the oral cavity, including the hard-to-reach teeth in the back.
For handle styles (such as brushes with non-slip grooves or flexible necks), brush head shapes (tapered or rectangular) and bristles (such as wavy, flat or trimmed arch) varies, choose whichever brush is most comfortable for the user. The best toothbrush is one that fits into the oral cavity and allows easy access to all teeth.
Electric toothbrushes can provide better oral hygiene, especially for those who have difficulty brushing with a regular toothbrush or who have limited manual ability.
Nên sử dụng bàn chải có lông mềm để loại bỏ mảng bám và thức ăn trên răng miệng
5. Replace toothbrush after 3 to 4 months of use
After a period of 3-4 months of use, the bristles on most toothbrushes show signs of lint, wear, and the cleaning effect is no longer as effective as it was at the beginning. Then you should buy another brush to replace it.
Note that the 3 - 4 month timeline is only relative, because each person has a different usage, the level of abrasion of the brush will also be different, some people need to replace it after this time but Some people still use it well, don't need to change it.
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