While we all know the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, many patients wait until they have a cavity to start worrying about their dental health. When it comes to your dental care, prevention is key and starts at home!

One way of taking care of your teeth between visits to your Virginia Beach Family Dentist is buying the perfect toothbrush. Do not select a toothbrush on aesthetic basis; rather, consider the following aspects.

  • The stiffness of the bristles

For better removal of debris and plaque from your teeth, look for soft-bristled toothbrushes. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t be extremely soft; check for average stiffness. Hard bristles can damage your gum, so, avoid them. Remember that a damaged gum predisposes your mouth to oral illnesses and can lead to teeth sensitivity. If you find it hectic to determine the right softness of the toothbrush, consult your dental physician.

  • Head-size of the brush

Toothbrushes with small heads perform the most efficient oral cleaning. They can reach even the notorious wisdom teeth that most people find difficult to brush. Large heads will only make brushing harder and awkward because they are too big to pay attention the points of emphasis around the teeth. You can ascertain if the brush is effective in reaching all the teeth by brushing in front of a mirror.

  • The size of the brush

Adults need the normal sizes of toothbrushes, but small kids require baby brushes because their oral cavities are tiny. There are some parents who forget that toddlers need to brush their teeth; teach your kids the right ways of oral health.

  • Handle type

Toothbrush handles come in many forms: elastic necks, rectangular, rippled, flat, trimmed, straight, curved, etc. Look for the kind of handle that is comfortable and the one that enhances brushing rather than jeopardizing it. The key point is comfort.

  • Powered toothbrushes

Normal toothbrushes are good, but the powered ones are more exiting and can get rid of food debris better than the regular brushes. Do not be hesitant to try out this type of fun toothbrush. They are the ideal toothbrushes for people with hand-dexterity constraints.