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Everybody knows the basic rule regarding oral care – to brush one’s teeth at least twice per day.
However, there is another important issue that is frequently neglected – how often do you need to replace your toothbrush or head of an electronic toothbrush?
There are many reasons why using a toothbrush after its expiration date is not only ineffective but also hazardous to your oral health.
Let us explore what happens to our toothbrushes with time and why the latest innovations can make your life easier and healthier.
How often is often enough?
According to the ADA and the CDC, your toothbrush or electric toothbrush head needs replacement after 3 to 4 months.
However, this is just the minimum. There are various reasons why you need to retire your brush earlier than that:
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Frayed or spread-out bristles: If the bristles are bent outwards and no longer stiff, the toothbrush is done for good.
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After an illness: Got over the flu, a viral infection, or a nasty case of strep throat? Get rid of the old toothbrush – germs may linger in the bristles and infect you again.
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Contamination: This occurs if your toothbrush falls to the floor, gets jostled around in an uncovered case, or brushes against someone else’s toothbrush.
The risks of using an old toothbrush
When looking for savings, one might think to extend the lifetime of their toothbrush head; however, there are two primary risks that you expose yourself to through such actions:
1. You create a hot spot for harmful bacteria
There are countless microorganisms living in your mouth.
With each brushing, they make their way from your mouth to the brush bristles.
Over 90-120 days of being stored in a moist environment, the bristles become colonized with bacteria and fungus, which you re-introduce into your body with each brushing session.
2. Lowering of effectiveness of brushing (Plaque trapper)
Toothbrushes are created so that their bristles remain straight up to help remove plaque from the teeth and get inside interdental spaces.
Research by Healthline indicates that already after 40 days of using the brush, bristle flaring becomes noticeable, thus, the brush loses its ability to remove plaque effectively.
With soft bristles, you can only move plaque from one spot to another.
Take your hygiene to the next level: The Laifen Wave Pro toothbrush
If you are tired of juggling date schedules or if you find brushing your teeth by hand cumbersome and hard, it is now time for you to step up and improve your oral hygiene with the Laifen Wave Pro Toothbrush.
Innovative in its design, the Wave Pro combines dental techniques with state-of-the-art technology.
The advantages of the Wave Pro by Laifen in oral health:
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Revolutionary Wave motion technology: While ordinary electric toothbrushes only use vibration technology, the Wave Pro uses an industry-first 60° ultra-wide oscillation with up to 66,000 vibrations per minute. This revolutionary brushing technique duplicates the ideal sweeping action recommended by dentists to remove plaque from the gum line effectively.
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Smart pressure sensing technology and safety features: The main issue while using an electric toothbrush is excessive pressure on your gums that may damage them or make your bristles fray. The Wave Pro is designed with smart pressure sensing technology that alerts you immediately when you brush your teeth with too much pressure and automatically regulates the motor speed.
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High-quality brush heads: The Wave Pro comes with innovative brush heads with 0.8 mm soft TPE coating. The fine multi-functional bristles clean your interdental spaces.
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Quick spin-dry mode: To help you deal with the infamous "damp toothbrush bacteria problem", the Wave Pro comes with a unique Quick Spin-Dry Mode that helps dry your brush head quickly post its usage.
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70 day battery and water-resistant design: Offering up to 70 days of power on a single charge, and being water-resistant up to IPX8, along with a unique mold-resistance design, makes this product reliable for long-time usage.
How to extend the life of your brush heads?
Although you have to continue to replace your Laifen Wave Pro brush heads after every 3 months for ultimate hygiene purposes, there are ways that you can keep them sparkling clean when using them:
Avoid excessive pressure
The Wave Pro uses a servo motor, and by applying excessive pressure, bristles get splayed easily.
Rinse properly
After every brushing session, rinse your brush heads using warm water, spreading bristles apart so that any accumulated toothpaste gets rinsed off.
Keep in upright positions in the open air
You should never keep your toothbrush in closed containers permanently. Air drying in an upright position is the best method of fighting bacteria.
Your teeth deserve the best protection
Monitor your calendar and bristle wear, and along with your hygiene habits, combine them with innovative technology in Laifen Wave Pro for cleaner smiles.
Conclusion
Having a new toothbrush is essential for having an attractive smile. You don't need to wait until the bristles become worn out.
Maintain a clean environment within your mouth by replacing your brush head every three months, and enhance your experience by combining it with the superior technology of the Laifen Wave Pro.
FAQs
1. What will happen if I don’t change my brush every 3 months?
Frail bristles will lose their cleaning capacity due to fraying. Moreover, the bristles will collect billions of bathroom bacteria and fungus, which will be transferred into your mouth every time you brush your teeth.
2. Is it necessary to change the brush head after being ill?
Yes, because the viruses and bacteria will get stuck between the bristles during the disease and there is a chance that you will reinfect yourself and others.
3. When should I change my brush head?
It’s time to change your brush head when its bristles start to bend, fray, become soft and lose their natural color.
4. Will it help if I will just sterilize my brush head?
No, it won’t help because the bristles will lose their strength and structure and therefore will not be able to clean your teeth effectively.
5. How often should I change the brush head of Laifen Wave Pro?
The recommended time is the same as for any other brush and equals 3 months.
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