As the bristles become worn they become more prone to bacterial or fungal growth. Using a toothbrush more than three months might give you dental problems, halitosis or bad breath. This article will tell us more why we should change our toothbrush every 3 months;
After around three months of usage, the toothbrush comes to the end of its life and gets to a point where it is no longer as effective for cleaning around the tooth surfaces and this also includes brush heads on electric toothbrushes.
Viral and bacterial infections such as strep throat are of particular concern and are a good reason to switch your old toothbrush for a new one.
You wouldn’t share a drinking glass with your family members when you are sick, but when illness hits our homes, we often forget about our toothbrush holder. You and your family should already be using a toothbrush holder that separates each brush, so they don’t touch. But after someone has an illness, replacing their toothbrush is a good idea to avoid passing around those germs.
Becoming less effective is bad enough. What’s more, worn bristles can also cause damage. As we mentioned, the bristle tips start out rounded, so they are gentle on teeth. But when these once-smooth bristles become brittle and ragged with overuse, despite looking harmless, they can cause damage to tooth enamel and gum tissue.