To maintain proper oral hygiene, it is recommended to change the toothbrush head once every three months. But this is a task that about 75% of us tend to ignore. This habit can prove detrimental to our oral health later. So, what are the signs that remind us to go ahead with the replacement? Faded or dismantled bristles, yellowish colors or odor in brush heads should be enough signs to replace the heads. But why exactly are the new heads so necessary for our toothbrushes?

Worn heads will damage the gums

When the brush heads are made, nylon is used in their making. And, when the nylon bristles are cut to shape, they are left with sharp and jagged edges. To make them less abrasive, the heads are then rounded into dome shapes. With brushing, these bristles keep coming back to their original sharpness, and the friction tends to rig off the enamel of our teeth. Hence, it is recommended to replace them every three months. 

Germs are in plenty 

This must be obvious to you, but yet this somehow gets ignored. With regular and repetitive usage, bacteria tend to accumulate and grow on the roots of the bristles. Bacteria grow more because the bathrooms are not only damp but warm too, which is the optimal breeding temperature. The bacteria build up not only affects your oral health but your overall well-being too. 

Worn bristles are incapable of cleaning 

A worn-out brush won’t be capable of cleaning your teeth. This will lead to the formation of more cavities over time. Not only this, other dental issues might arise in no time. The splayed bristles will be moving away from the teeth, having no actual contact with the surface area. The tips will also not reach the areas between the teeth and gums and will not serve the actual purpose of brushing. 

How to extend the life of toothbrushes?

There are a few tips that will help you keep your brushes alright. 

• Brush with light strokes. Do not apply a lot of pressure on your teeth. Try short and repetitive strokes to attain results. 
• Make sure not to leave any residues, and wash the bristles properly before storing them. 
• Shake off extra moisture on the brush and store it dry. 

Now you can choose the Nada recyclable toothbrush heads, which are easy to replace and are totally hygenic.