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Why you should change out your child’s toothbrush every three months

We’re all busy and your pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller understands that as well as anybody. However, it is critical he states, “For you to change out your child’s toothbrush around every three months.” A toothbrushe’s job is difficult and studies show that day after day, two times a day brushing breaks down the bristles after just three months. Without the effectiveness of bristles, the important job of keeping bacteria and decay away from your son’s gums becomes more difficult.

As your child moves the toothbrush back and forth in their mouth reaching in all of the crevasses and behind the molars, the bristle’s material begins to break down. You can see that eventually the bristles fall out of the toothbrush from wear or they open up and are no longer tight together. Once a toothbrush no longer has bristles that are close together, it leaves gaps when you are brushing your teeth.

Each time your children use their toothbrush it is also gathering bacteria and viruses that may linger. Even if you rinse off your child’s toothbrush and protect it during the day, some of the bacteria from their mouth can stick round in the bristles. Each time they reach for their toothbrush, they are putting those germs back in their mouth and on their teeth.

While it may seem like a pain to replace your toothbrush every three months, Dr. Fuller recommends purchasing several at a time. That way you can have them readily available when your child needs a new one. 



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  1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    I need to get a new toothbrush for my son every month! He really chews on it when he brushes his teeth, but at least he is brushing regularly. Having clean teeth is very important, especially for children. I'm glad that my son already has good dental habits. The dentist is very impressed every time my son comes in for a visit. http://www.vanyodentistry.com

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