Toothbrush-Selecting the right one for you and your family
What is the right toothbrush for me?”-It is a common question that every dentist comes across from patients about the kind of toothbrush they should choose for themselves and their family. Each individual is unique and there are no fixed rules for selecting a toothbrush. The basic guidelines that can be helpful in this matter are given below: The factors that help in choosing your toothbrush are: Mode of Operation: There are basically two varieties of toothbrush available. They are manual which are operated manually and electrical which is battery operated. In India, manual toothbrushes are most commonly used. Electrical brushes are automatic and clean teeth by moving in a set pattern. Preferences are individual based. 2. Based on size of mouth: Tooth brush should be chosen based on the mouth size. Individuals with small stature or for children, brushes with smaller head are easier to handle. Toothbrush with Large heads can be quite uncomfortable for them, where