The reason I use a soft bristled toothbrush is the same reason I don't floss too frequently -- using a hard bristle on my teeth feels like I am running sandpaper over my teeth. Sensitive teeth? I guess so. I also know two people who brush their teeth so hard and so often that they literaly brushed the enamel off their teeth. Their toothbrushes always end up with all the bristles curled over. Just the thought of this makes me cringe. I feel the same way about tooh care as I do about washing expensive china dishes. If you run some soap and water and a soft cloth or sponge over the dishes right after dinner, then you don't need to use a brillo pad and harsh detergents to get the dried on yuck off the plates later. JMHO. I am sure the more detnally-oriented types would argue with my reasoning
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Soft bristles are better for the enamel on your teeth, and they are better for your gums, too. Less abrasive and won't cause as much gumline receding as a medium/hard bristled brush will.
That being said, if you can afford it, invest in a Sonicare. Talk to your dentist about it-heck he may even have a buying program for his patients. (The dentist I worked for did, and that's how I got mine for $50 instead of the $140 it would have cost retail. Of course, I got mine even cheaper than the patients did since I was an employee and was able to order it directly from the Sonicare rep, but I digress...)
I'm gonna have to agree with the Sonicare people. Its totally the way to go. My whole family has them. Of course, we only have one charger between us, so when i went off to college I had to leave my darling at home...you really can tell the difference!
Anyone have any actual wisdom on the efficacy of various toothbrush bristles?
Using a soft bristle is better than a hard or medium bristle. If you use a harder bristle you can wear away the enamel on your teeth causing increased sensitivity and possibly resulting in the need to get crowns(caps) on your teeth.
According to my mother who has been a dental assitant for 25 years.
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That being said, if you can afford it, invest in a Sonicare. Talk to your dentist about it-heck he may even have a buying program for his patients. (The dentist I worked for did, and that's how I got mine for $50 instead of the $140 it would have cost retail. Of course, I got mine even cheaper than the patients did since I was an employee and was able to order it directly from the Sonicare rep, but I digress...)
Happy brushing! :o)
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Using a soft bristle is better than a hard or medium bristle. If you use a harder bristle you can wear away the enamel on your teeth causing increased sensitivity and possibly resulting in the need to get crowns(caps) on your teeth.
According to my mother who has been a dental assitant for 25 years.
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