{"id":84,"date":"2020-01-12T19:52:32","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T19:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/?p=84"},"modified":"2020-02-12T19:54:34","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T19:54:34","slug":"what-kind-of-toothbrush-should-i-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentuckysedationdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/12\/what-kind-of-toothbrush-should-i-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Toothbrush Is Best for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"womanYou want to choose the best oral hygiene products, but doing so can be confusing. Many manufacturers use flashy wording and attractive packaging to advertise their toothbrushes. Others have a simpler presentation, but that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t be effective. Plus, there are so many options out there that it\u2019s easy to just throw in the towel and pick up whatever toothbrush first catches your attention in the oral hygiene aisle at the grocery store. Before you get too overwhelmed, though, take a moment to read the following information. An experienced dentist is here to give you some practical guidance on how to answer the question, \u201cWhat kind of toothbrush should I pick?\u201d\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bristles<\/h2>\r\nRegardless of what other features a toothbrush might have, it is important that you choose one with soft bristles. Some people are under the mistaken impression that hard bristles do a better job of cleaning. That simply isn\u2019t true. Not only do hard bristles not clean better, but they can also damage your enamel and cause serious damage to your gums. They can also scratch porcelain restorations, thus detracting from their beauty.\r\n

Size<\/h2>\r\nThe head of the toothbrush should be small enough to be maneuvered easily around your mouth. For most adults, a toothbrush head that\u2019s half an inch wide and one inch long works very well. However, some have found that a smaller, round head is more comfortable to use and cleans the teeth better. The size of the handle is also something to consider. If you have arthritis in your hands or other mobility issues, it is important to choose a toothbrush that you can grip easily.\r\n

Electric or Manual<\/h2>\r\nAccording to the American Dental Association, both electric and manual toothbrushes can be effective at preventing cavities. However, electric toothbrushes have a few notable advantages over their manual counterparts:\r\n