5 Tips for Choosing the Best Toothbrush

One of the more significant and vital aspects of your oral hygiene routine is brushing your teeth. And to ensure that you do it for the recommended minimum of two minutes twice a day, it’s important to choose the best toothbrush to get the job done. 

That’s why we’ve put together these five tips for choosing the best toothbrush to ensure your smile stays dazzling.

1. Bristle Firmness

It’s a fairly common misconception to think that the best toothbrushes will have firm bristles. Many people think that bristle firmness translates to cleaner teeth and more effective cleaning advantages. The truth is that firmer bristles can damage your enamel and leave your teeth more vulnerable to decay. Firm bristles can also irritate your gums. 

The best toothbrush option is one with soft bristles. These types will do just as good of a job at cleaning your teeth without damaging your enamel or irritating your gums. 

2. Bristle Size

Another tip is to consider a toothbrush with varying sizes of bristles. The different size bristles can help you get into every nook and cranny of your teeth. Many manufacturers now offer toothbrush heads with bristles of different sizes to help ensure you can get your teeth as clean as possible. 

3. Best Toothbrush Head Size and Shape

Another consideration when choosing the best toothbrush is the head size and shape. There is a range of choices available, but a smaller, rounded toothbrush head can often be the best. The reason is that a smaller head can help you get into those tricky spots where it’s hard to reach. That’s also why a round head is helpful too. It doesn’t have the angles of a rectangular toothbrush which makes it easier to maneuver into small spaces in your mouth.  

4. Handle Shape and Grip

It’s helpful in maintaining good oral hygiene habits when you have a toothbrush with a comfortable grip. You’ll be holding the toothbrush in a particular position for two minutes twice a day, so a good, secure grip helps. There are numerous toothbrush design options available on the market, with varying grip dynamics. So, you’ll want to sample several to find out what works best for you. 

5. The Best May Be Electric

Many dentists recommend an electric toothbrush since the head’s faster rotations can help clean your teeth better than a manual brush. This can, however, be an expensive operation. But it’s a good choice, particularly if you have limited mobility in your hands. 

We’re Happy to Help

At Aesthetic Dental Partners in San Antonio, we’re happy to help you take the best care of your teeth. Give us a call and schedule a checkup and get all your oral hygiene questions answered by our professional staff!