You may be holding onto it longer than you should.
But you absolutely should.
When Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
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If you want tokeep your mouth healthy, its essential to change that toothbrush regularly.
You should change your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months due to bacterial buildup, says Dr. Kahng.
This is in line with theAmerican Dental Association’s recommendation.
What Are Some Signs you better Change Your Toothbrush?
However, there are also less visible signs to look out for.
Dr. Kahng also says that it’s possible for you to clean your toothbrush to help its longevity.
What is the Best Toothbrush to Use?
My favorite manual toothbrush is the Cocobrush from Cocofloss, says Dr. Kahng.
It has really soft and wispy bristles that effectively clean but are super gentle on the enamel.
“This will alert you if you are brushing too hard.
