You’ve just finished brushing your teeth, but when you run your tongue over them, you notice that you still have a bit of a film. You glance over at your toothbrush and notice it has splayed bristles. Whether it’s due to forgetfulness or simply choosing not to, more than 75 percent of adults don’t replace their toothbrushes or toothbrush heads every 3 months. If you are bruising with frayed bristles, it’s not doing much for your oral health. Here’s why you should change your toothbrush in a timely manner, when you should start shopping for a new one and what to look for.
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