You'll generally be told to swap out your electric toothbrush head every three or four months depending on the model you use and the advice provided by your dentist. However, that's only a rough guide. Regardless of how long you've been using the same toothbrush head, there are a few times you should replace immediately, and here are just four.
1. When the Bristles Are Frayed
Probably the easiest way to tell whether your toothbrush needs a change is by looking at the bristles.
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When your children are very young, you'll need to take care of their oral hygiene by yourself. When they're old enough to start brushing their own teeth, you should pick up an electric toothbrush instead of providing a manual. There are plenty of electric toothbrushes made for children, and they offer a whole host of benefits. Here are just five reasons why your kids should be using one.
1. Superior Performance
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When several of a patient's teeth are in poor condition, a dental bridge is a good solution to restore those teeth to their former functionality and appearance. Dental bridges are also ideal for patients who are unable to afford multiple dental implants. Moreover, dental bridges are superior to dentures in every way and so are a good alternative when extraction is necessary.
However, if after your dental bridge has been placed you begin to feel pain, you should return to a dentist as soon as you can so they can diagnose the problem.
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The arch wires on your upper or lower braces are crucial to the success of your orthodontic treatment. Working together with the carefully placed brackets on your teeth, among other things, these wires help to shift your teeth in the desired directions.
If you accidentally bend the arch wire then, you may inadvertently cause your teeth to move, thus, lengthening your treatment time.
Arch Wires Are Designed to Be Bent
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Many people still think that they only have one option if they want to have their teeth straightened, and that is to get traditional braces. However, this is not the case, especially if you are an adult, as you can select clear aligners as an alternative. What is involved with this approach, and are they right in your case?
New Approach
Technicians developed clear aligners as an option to traditional braces in recent years.
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