How Often to Replace Electric Toothbrush Head?
With the popularity of electric toothbrushes, users not only focus on the cleaning effects of the toothbrush itself but also are concerned about how to improve or prolong its service life. Toothbrush heads as an important component catch people’s attention. Then, the question is raised: How often should you replace your electric toothbrush head?
Importance of a toothbrush head
Basic component: A brush head is an important component of an electric toothbrush. It enables you to clean your teeth effectively and even remove plaque. When you use a toothbrush head, it’s more sanitary than using your hands, avoiding carrying more external bacteria to your gums.
Multiple functions: The brush head and bristles are designed for different needs. Soft bristles are suitable for those with sensitive teeth, while a compact brush head is friendly to kids. It’s a key to improving your comfort during brushing.
How often to replace an electric toothbrush head?
Normally, most electric toothbrushes are equipped with replaceable toothbrush heads. You are allowed to personalize your brushing or just improve your brushing experience and cleaning effects by changing your electric toothbrush head.
Service lifetime
It’s recommended by most dentists that your toothbrush head should be changed every three to four months. Your long-time use will lead to bristles wear-and-tear and make cleaning ineffective.
Potential risks of not changing your electric toothbrush head:
If you don’t change your toothbrush head, you may suffer plaque and debris buildup, tooth decay, gingivitis, and even other oral health problems.
Factors influencing the lifespan:
- Frequency
It’s suggested that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day. However, it doesn’t mean more is better. Brushing your teeth too frequently may shorten the life of your toothbrush head. What’s worse, it can damage your enamel and make your teeth sensitive.
- Brushing intensity
The intensity of brushing also affects the lifespan of your toothbrush head. If you apply too much pressure to your teeth, your brush bristles will fray easily, and you have to replace your toothbrush head every one to two months.
- Teeth condition
Wearing braces or having misalignment is likely to change your toothbrush head more often. Irregular teeth can result in uneven contact between the brush head and the tooth, with more pressure placed on certain areas, which accelerates bristle wear.
Signs to change your toothbrush head
It is important to check your electric toothbrush every few months. There are some signs for your reference.
The bristles are frayed. Frayed bristles look like bifurcated hair. They can’t remove stains on your teeth effectively and may hurt your gums. Sometimes, it will make you uncomfortable while brushing.
The color of bristles changes. Some electric toothbrushes have color signs. When it fades, it’s time to change. It’s more convenient so that you don’t have to inspect your electric toothbrush every day.
The cleaning effects reduce. When you find it difficult to clean your teeth thoroughly like it used to be, you should replace your brush head at once. Otherwise, it is likely to leave behind harmful bacteria and make your oral health worse.
Gums start to bleed. If you have no bleeding gums before but it happens after use, stop using the brush head. It may have done harm to your gums. Sometimes, bleeding gums are also the result of diet. Use a new brush head and check whether gum bleeding is because of the previous brush head.
Pros of Soocas brilliant brush head
Soocas NEOS II uses advanced technologies and does its best to extend the life of the brush head and reduce the frequency of brush head replacement while ensuring the effect. Here are some pros of Soocas:
Anti-frayed bristles
Soocas adopts DuPont brilliance bristles, which are superior to other kinds of bristles and offer more efficient cleaning than standard round bristles.
- Amazing durability
Different from traditional nylon bristles, DuPont brilliance bristles are made up of Tynex, which helps Soocas maintain the strength and shape even after extended use. The anti-fray performance of Soocas is 20% better than other electric toothbrushes.
- Gentle cleaning
With the help of DuPont bristles, Soocas is allowed to clean your teeth and gums gently and thoroughly. It can clean hard-to-reach areas such as gumline, teeth gaps, etc. In addition, the copper-free bristle design ensures your oral security and lowers the risk of scraping your gums.
- Remove plaque
Soocas is good at removing plaque and food residues due to the superior flexibility and density of its bristles, assisting you to prevent bad breath and other gum disease.
- Bacteria resistance
Compared to traditional bristles, Soocas bristles are more hygienic and better at resisting bacterial growth. You don’t have to frequently change your toothbrush head, and there is no need to worry that fewer replacement times will affect the cleaning of Soocas.
Color indicator
Soocas is one of the electric toothbrushes providing a color indicator. There are three colors in Soocas brush head: white, yellow, and blue. When the blue fades, it means you should replace your brush head. It’s quite convenient, isn’t it? Even if you inspect the changes of bristles, it’s possible that you neglect them and go on using. With a color indicator, it’s more obvious, and you don’t have to keep an eye on it.
How to extend the life of a toothbrush head?
- Brush properly. Don’t apply too much pressure to your teeth. Brush your teeth gently and at a moderate speed. Additionally, two to three minutes of brushing is enough. Brushing for too long may shorten the life of the brush head and hurt your gums.
- Rinse your toothbrush head after every use. Dirt and stains on the brush head after brushing may contribute to bacteria growth, which makes the brush head dirty and is harmful to your oral health.
- Store in a dry environment. A closed container is a good choice. Damp conditions tend to cause bristles to become moldy and cut the lifespan of the brush head.
- Never share your electric toothbrush. Sharing your electric toothbrush with others is not hygienic. The bacteria in others mouths can break the balance of your oral flora.