How often do you change your toothbrush?

1. How long does a toothbrush last?

2. Why change your toothbrush every 3 months?

3. Why should you wipe your toothbrush after use?

4. How to clean your toothbrush?

5. Why use a MyVariations toothbrush?

The toothbrush is an important pillar of oral hygiene. However, most people don't know how often they need to change it. On this subject, there are many recommendations from specialists and experts in the field. 🩺

And it sometimes happens that we use a toothbrush longer than what is intended. For effective brushing, it is important to consider renewing the brush. This helps maintain good oral hygiene.

MyVariations tells you more about how often a toothbrush should be changed. ☝️

Indispensable to the maintenance of the mouth , the toothbrush has a limited duration of use. After a certain period of use, the bristles tend to wear out. In addition, they accumulate bacteria whose development can harm your oral health. 😷 Remember, however, that the lifespan may vary depending on whether it is an electric brush or not.

The lifespan of a manual toothbrush depends essentially on that of its bristles. This is the body's first line of defense against the bacteria responsible for gum disease such as gingivitis or periodontitis, not to be confused , gingival inflammation , dental caries , and bad breath . It is therefore important that it has a clean, firm handle with straight, soft bristles capable of removing food debris.

Indeed, brushing your teeth properly twice a day with the correct brushing method or after each meal is necessary to protect your oral cavity. In doing so, the bristles of the manual brush will gradually deteriorate, losing their consistency. 💥

With a normal brushing rhythm , the bristles will tend to twist or fall out from the third month of use. As soon as they start to lose their stiffness, it's time to change that toothbrush. Thus, it will therefore be necessary to change your manual toothbrush every 3 months if you follow a normal rhythm. 🕰

Like manual toothbrushes, there are electric models with many benefits , which are much more rewarding to use. At MyVariations , we offer you sonic electric toothbrushes capable of providing you with both powerful and gentle brushing, to prevent gum bleeding while cleaning well. 😉

As for longevity, they are guaranteed for life if you choose the subscription option to receive a replacement brush head at the frequency of your choice! Here, the only element that needs to be changed every three months is the brush head. Because in reality, it is she who cleans the surface of your teeth. If you are used to using your brush regularly, you may opt for a change sooner than expected. 🪥

You should therefore know how to choose between an electric or manual brush according to your needs. If you choose an electric, you must also know how to select the right type of electric model , because there are several. Mention may in particular be made of rotary or sonic technologies.

Here are the main reasons why you should change your toothbrush every three months maximum.

A worn brush can be recognized by the quality of its fibres. The main reason to change your toothbrush after 12 weeks of use is that it is during this period that the bristles are in good condition. 👌

After three months of intense and regular use, they begin to lose their rigidity and become shorter. Since they are responsible for cleaning the entire mouth, you need to make sure they are in their best condition for optimal brushing efficiency. 🙌

The toothbrush eliminates bacteria that infiltrate the mouth after ingesting food. After a while, these bacteria can start to build up in the hairs. Remember that these germs are largely responsible for dental plaque turning into tartar to be eliminated at all costs, and gum disease. 🦠 Thus, their accumulation at the level of the brush can be dangerous for your health. To avoid this, replacing your toothbrush after three months of daily use is the best solution.

Many diseases such as cavities, gingivitis and dental plaque can result from bacterial growth in the mouth. To prevent these diseases, it is advisable to change your toothbrush regularly. Also, when a member of your family falls ill and it is a bacterial viral infection such as stethoscopic angina, you should consider replacing their old brush with a new one. 🦷

The ideal in this case is to do the same for all members of the household. In addition, the renewal of the toothbrush also makes it possible to maintain a certain brushing efficiency and therefore to preserve one's health. Because after three months, the hairs are no longer as efficient as they were at the start. They therefore no longer have the ability to rid all the germs embedded in the oral cavity. Also, it should be noted that worn heads can easily damage the gums or tooth enamel . 👄

After washing, it is recommended to clean your toothbrush to eliminate bacteria that may have become embedded during brushing. Indeed, the toothbrush is in direct contact with microbes and germs in the mouth. It often happens that after cleaning, the latter cling to the fibers. 🥴

In addition, the humidity of the bathroom promotes their proliferation. This is why it is important to rinse and then wipe your brush after brushing. 💧

Here are some tips for disinfecting your toothbrush, whether bamboo or plastic, electric or manual:

Toothbrushes from MyVariations are very reliable and offer an exceptional user experience. Designed in collaboration with the best dentists to give you a brushing that is both powerful and gentle. Performing 31,000 to 40,000 vertical micro-movements per minute, they have a full month's autonomy at the rate of 2 brushings of 2 minutes per day. 😁

With these electric brushes, you will never run out of battery again. They are backed by the lifetime warranty and have a built-in 2 minute timer that lets you know when to stop brushing.