Contents
- Top 10 rating according to KP
- 1. Toothbrush set Curaprox 5460 Duo Love 2020
- 2. ROCS Black Edition Toothbrush
- 3. Toothbrush Biomed Black Medium
- 4. Toothbrush SPLAT ULTRA COMPLETE
- 5. Pesitro UltraClean Toothbrush
- 6. Global White Medium Toothbrush
- 7. Fuchs Sanident Toothbrush
- 8. Toothbrush DeLab Eco Normal biodegradable
- 9. Toothbrush Paro Interspace M43 with mono-beam head
- 10. Iney Wind Toothbrush
- How to choose a toothbrush
- Popular questions and answers
Tooth enamel is the hardest mineralized tissue in the human body. It is able to withstand chewing pressure, which is more than 70 kg per 1 sq. see But, despite the strength, it requires careful and systematic care. And here you need a reliable assistant – a toothbrush.
Top 10 rating according to KP
1. Toothbrush set Curaprox 5460 Duo Love 2020
These brushes have over 5 bristles. They are made using a patented technology of polyester, which, in comparison with nylon, has a greater moisture absorption, that is, it retains the properties of the bristles even when wet.
The working head is small in size, which improves cleaning of the teeth, gently treats soft tissues and enamel without damaging it.
Advantages and disadvantages
2. ROCS Black Edition Toothbrush
Has a stylish design, presented in different colors. The bristles are of medium hardness, processed using triple polishing technology, which eliminates damage to enamel and soft tissues. The angled bristles make cleaning easier, especially from the lingual and palatal surfaces.
Slim but wide handle is comfortable to use. The brush is long enough to eliminate unnecessary pressure on the gums and teeth.
Advantages and disadvantages
3. Toothbrush Biomed Black Medium
She has over 2 rounded bristles of medium hardness. The structure and shape of the bristles eliminates microtrauma to the gums and teeth, if you use the brush according to the rules. The size of the working head does not make it difficult to clean the chewing teeth, the bristles penetrate into the interdental spaces. The handle fits comfortably in your hand and does not slip.
Advantages and disadvantages
4. Toothbrush SPLAT ULTRA COMPLETE
Toothbrush with fine bristles that easily penetrate into the natural recesses of the teeth and places where plaque accumulates more and more often: fissures of chewing teeth, gingival areas and interdental spaces.
The bristles are impregnated with silver ions, which prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria, but the shelf life of the brush is no more than 2-3 months.
Advantages and disadvantages
5. Pesitro UltraClean Toothbrush
Her dentists advise when caring for the oral cavity while wearing braces, after implantation, as well as for patients with increased tooth sensitivity. Despite the fact that the brush is claimed to be super soft, more than 6 bristles gently but efficiently clean and polish teeth and prevent gum injury.
The working head is inclined, which, firstly, facilitates the cleaning of chewing teeth, and, secondly, helps to hold it correctly during the cleaning process.
Advantages and disadvantages
6. Global White Medium Toothbrush
The bristles are made of a patented material made in Germany. Almost 3000 bristles actively remove plaque and food debris from the surface of the teeth.
Each bristle is polished, rounded, which eliminates gum and enamel injury. The handle is made of hygienic safe material. For ease of use, there is a special recess that allows you to securely hold the brush.
Advantages and disadvantages
7. Fuchs Sanident Toothbrush
A classic brush with medium-hard bristles and four-level arrangement at different angles. This is necessary for better cleaning of the surfaces of the teeth, however, it requires compliance with some nuances in the cleaning technique. The bristle treatment eliminates trauma to the gums and teeth.
Advantages and disadvantages
8. Toothbrush DeLab Eco Normal biodegradable
Medium bristles for daily oral care. The brush has more than 1 bristles with rounded ends, which eliminates the possibility of injury to enamel and gums. Patented bristles remove plaque from tooth surfaces.
Advantages and disadvantages
9. Toothbrush Paro Interspace M43 with mono-beam head
Brush with medium-hard even bristles for daily cleaning of the surface of the teeth and gums. Can be used when wearing braces, large interdental spaces and gum disease. The main advantage of the brush is the presence of an additional mono-beam head, on which interdental brushes are installed to remove plaque, including in case of gum disease.
Advantages and disadvantages
10. Iney Wind Toothbrush
Brush with bristles of medium hardness and unusual design – made of transparent plastic, bristles – white, translucent. The handle is thick for comfortable grip and brushing, even if it is wet, it does not slip in your hand.
The brush has an average number of bristles compared to other brands. When used correctly, it provides high-quality cleaning of the teeth and massage of the gums.
Advantages and disadvantages
How to choose a toothbrush
When choosing, you need to focus on several parameters. It’s worth starting with the bristles, because this is the most important part of it.
Firstly, the bristles must be artificial and nothing else. The fact is that in natural there is a median canal – a cavity in which bacteria accumulate and multiply. As a result, this can lead to serious illnesses.
Secondly, you need to pay attention to the level of stiffness of the bristles. This information is indicated on the packaging:
- ultra soft;
- soft (soft);
- average (medium);
- hard (hard).
The level of stiffness of the bristles determines the indications for use. For example, using an ultra-soft and soft brush is recommended for children, patients at the implantation stage (after surgery until the stitches are removed). But such recommendations are given by dentists, based on the characteristics of the oral cavity.
A brush of medium hardness should be used by everyone, even with fillings, prostheses, unless there are special recommendations from the doctor. By the way, bleeding gums is not an indication for replacing a medium-hard toothbrush with a soft one. This is just an indication to visit the dentist.
Brushes with hard bristles are designed for high-quality cleaning of dentures.
Thirdly, you need to pay attention to the number of bristles. The more of them, the better. The bristles should have rounded ends, otherwise the risk of injury to the gums and enamel increases.
Separately, it is worth talking about the presence of additional silicone inserts, which are designed to improve the quality of brushing your teeth. But not all dentists recognize the effectiveness of these inserts. They can be useful in the presence of orthopedic constructions, because they additionally polish the crowns, but reduce the quality of brushing the teeth.
In addition, you need to pay attention to the size of the working head, which should be about 2 – 3 cm. Larger brushes are inconvenient to use, and this reduces the effectiveness of brushing your teeth.
Popular questions and answers
The level of hygiene and, therefore, the likelihood of dental diseases also depends on the choice of toothbrush. Despite the fact that there is a lot of information on the Internet, some of it is not true, and following such recommendations will cause serious harm to health. The most popular and provocative questions will be answered dentist, implantologist and orthopedist, candidate of medical sciences, associate professor of the Department of Dentistry of the Central State Medical Academy Dina Solodkaya.
When are soft and hard toothbrushes used?
The use of soft brushes can be recommended for patients with severe hypersensitivity of the teeth, with erosions and pathological abrasion of the enamel, as well as after the introduction of implants and other operations in the oral cavity.
Hard brushes are not recommended for patients with natural teeth. They are recommended only for cleaning dentures, and then taking into account the material of manufacture and with strict observance of all cleaning rules. Otherwise, the probability of formation of microcracks on the surface of prostheses, where plaque accumulates, increases.
How to take care of your toothbrush?
Use only your brush. It is strictly forbidden to use other people’s toothbrushes, even people who are in close contact. The fact is that all diseases of the oral cavity are of a bacterial nature, and pathogenic bacteria can be transmitted with a brush. Consequently, the likelihood of tooth decay and gum disease increases.
Store your brush properly. After brushing your teeth, the brush should be thoroughly rinsed under running water to remove food debris and foam. Store the brush in an upright position, with the working head up, preferably in a place with access to sunlight. It’s important to remember that each family member should keep their brush separate, so a “shared” glass is not the best option. In addition, studies show that with a combined bathroom, intestinal microflora is found on the surface of the toothbrush, which scatters with each flush of water in the toilet. To avoid these risks, special storage containers equipped with an ultraviolet lamp will help.
Do not use caps or cases. They are recommended only when traveling, they are not suitable for home storage, because you need a constant supply of fresh air. In such devices, the bristles do not dry out and this contributes to the growth and reproduction of bacterial flora on the surface of the brush. In addition, most of the pathogenic microflora is anaerobic, that is, oxygen is detrimental to them. And caps and brushes contribute to the prolongation of life and the reproduction of bacterial flora.
How often should you change your toothbrush for a new one?
Nevertheless, there are indications for replacing a toothbrush, regardless of the timing of its use:
● after an infectious disease – SARS, various stomatitis, etc.;
● if the bristles have lost their elasticity, shape and become like a washcloth.