Do you wonder whether an electric toothbrush is better than a manual toothbrush, or if soft bristles are more effective than hard bristles to remove plaque?
With the vast array of options, choosing the best toothbrush is not always easy.
Ms Yap Xin Ying, Senior Oral Health Therapist, Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), a member of the SingHealth group, says the quality of bristles and the size of the toothbrush head are important factors in choosing a toothbrush. She recommends the following:
Bristles: Choose a soft -bristled toothbrush which is the most comfortable, and the safest for both gums and teeth. A medium-bristled or hard-bristled toothbrush can cause irreversible damage to the gums and remove the protective enamel of teeth, particularly if you brush vigorously.
Toothbrush head: Choose a small or compact-headed toothbrush which can reach hard-to-access areas such as the back of your teeth and the sides of your molars.
Do you wonder whether an electric toothbrush is better than a manual toothbrush, or if soft bristles are more effective than hard bristles to remove plaque?With the vast array of options, choosing the best toothbrush is not always easy.Ms Yap Xin Ying, Senior Oral Health Therapist, Department of Restorative Dentistry, National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), a member of the SingHealth group, says the quality of bristles and the size of the toothbrush head are important factors in choosing a toothbrush. She recommends the following:Bristles: Choose a soft -bristled toothbrush which is the most comfortable, and the safest for both gums and teeth. A medium-bristled or hard-bristled toothbrush can cause irreversible damage to the gums and remove the protective enamel of teeth, particularly if you brush vigorously.Toothbrush head: Choose a small or compact-headed toothbrush which can reach hard-to-access areas such as the back of your teeth and the sides of your molars.
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