Why do toothbrushs need to be changed?

• They just simply wear out.  Bristles break down and lose their effectiveness.
• Bristles that are worn do not do as good of a cleaning job on your teeth.  
• They are often worn enough to be replaced before they look worn.
• Worn and fractured bristles are a breeding ground for germs, fungus and bacteria.
• Worn toothbrushes can damage gum tissue.
• Children's toothbrushes wear more quickly because children often brush with uneven strokes and sometimes chew or bite on their toothbrushs.

When should you change your toothbrush?

You should change your toothbrush 4 -5 times a year and after each infectious illness.  If you use the major holidays as a signal to change your toothbrush - you'll be doing just fine.  If your bristles are going flat, you've waited to long.  People who wear braces should change their toothbrushes frequently because braces break down and fracture bristles and the toothbrushes lose their effectiveness quicker. Another good tip off the subject is to change your passwords when you change your toothbrush.   Major holidays serve as a good reminder for both. 

New Year's

Start off the new year with a new toothbrush.  Give them as party favors at your New Year's Eve bash.

Easter

Put a toothbrush in your Easter Basket.  Let the Easter Bunny bring a dental hygiene treat to everyone.

4th of July

Pass these out at your family picnic.

Halloween

Make great favors to be passed out instead of candy.  Or put them in your treat bags with candy.  All that candy consumption means extra brushing.

Christmas

Santa should put a toothbrush in each stocking.

After an Infectious Disease

When you recover from the stomach bug, a cold or the flu replace your toothbrush.  Germs may linger on and re-infect you or your family.

A new toothbrush is 30% more effective at removing plaque.

Place your toothbrush in a holder where it can dry between brushings.

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