How often do you replace your toothbrush?

UB40 said:
I am lost to how often one needs to replace a toothbrush.
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When the bristles get all bent and messed up. Usually somewhere between 6 months and a year.

I've heard people talk about every 3 months. I don't know what the heck you have to do to your toothbrush to destroy it in 3 months.
 
Monthly, when I do my shopping since i brush 3x daily...the bristles get worn out and soft (Oralwise)
 
About 6 to 10 months. Depends on the make, some last longer.
And I like a tongue-cleaner on the back.
 
use a soft brush a I have a bad habit of overbrushing. have to replace every 2 months:rolleyes:
 
Gosh, I never have to, because I haven't brushed my teeth for at least 10 years, about the same time as I stopped eating sugar in any form.. Teeth are good with no plaque and no holes, dentist is amazed, and toothbrush.. Well I think the bristles fell out years ago.
BTW the savings on these horribly overpriced brushes and paste are enormous.
 
Deandbn said:
Gosh, I never have to, because I haven't brushed my teeth for at least 10 years, about the same time as I stopped eating sugar in any form.. Teeth are good with no plaque and no holes, dentist is amazed, and toothbrush.. Well I think the bristles fell out years ago.
BTW the savings on these horribly overpriced brushes and paste are enormous.
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It's quite unsettling that your dentist did not advise you that you are at a much higher risk of bacteria-related infections from not brushing. Toothpaste is slightly antiseptic as well - it protects your mouth/gums/teeth from infection.

You say you do not eat refined sugar, but saliva partially breaks down sugar from carbohydrates like rice/bread/pasta/roti and it will eventually lead to you getting pneumonia or much worse later on in life, due to unchecked bacterial spread throughout your body from your mouth.
 
Aghori said:
It's quite unsettling that your dentist did not advise you that you are at a much higher risk of bacteria-related infections from not brushing. Toothpaste is slightly antiseptic as well - it protects your mouth/gums/teeth from infection.

You say you do not eat refined sugar, but saliva partially breaks down sugar from carbohydrates like rice/bread/pasta/roti and it will eventually lead to you getting pneumonia or much worse later on in life, due to unchecked bacterial spread throughout your body from your mouth.
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im going to brush my teeth again right now..gawd thats scary
 
Aghori said:
It's quite unsettling that your dentist did not advise you that you are at a much higher risk of bacteria-related infections from not brushing. Toothpaste is slightly antiseptic as well - it protects your mouth/gums/teeth from infection.

You say you do not eat refined sugar, but saliva partially breaks down sugar from carbohydrates like rice/bread/pasta/roti and it will eventually lead to you getting pneumonia or much worse later on in life, due to unchecked bacterial spread throughout your body from your mouth.
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I am diabetic, so don't each much carb either.. And it's the salicylic acid in the saliva that is the bactericide and antiseptic keeping the streptococcus (and others) well in check. What have humans and other mammals done for thousands of years before toothpaste, which often contains a lot of sugar. A good clean with a damp soft cloth when required, works well. I could go on defending my stance but you get the idea. Check Wikipedia (or other sources) for more depth.
 
Deandbn said:
I am diabetic, so don't each much carb either.. And it's the salicylic acid in the saliva that is the bactericide and antiseptic keeping the streptococcus (and others) well in check. What have humans and other mammals done for thousands of years before toothpaste, which often contains a lot of sugar. A good clean with a damp soft cloth when required, works well. I could go on defending my stance but you get the idea. Check Wikipedia (or other sources) for more depth.
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If you're diabetic then it's even worse since you have more glucose in your saliva and dry mouth at times.

I take it you're still relatively young - I'm willing to hedge that at 50+ you might end up with massive gum disease, tooth decay and infections due to compounded diabetes combined with no gum and tooth care. Fluoride doesn't just help prevent cavities - it's also antimicrobial.

Most, if not almost all modern toothpastes do not contain sugar btw - they contain saccarin or sortibol and other sugar subsitutes which makes it taste 'sweet'.

With the absence of the toothbrush, our ancestors used bird feathers, animal bones and porcupine quills to pick their teeth. Even at this time period, people were already aware of how important dental health is.
 
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I buy the cheap electric toothbrush from Checkers with the additional brush it comes with I replaced about every 10 months.
 
Deandbn said:
Gosh, I never have to, because I haven't brushed my teeth for at least 10 years, about the same time as I stopped eating sugar in any form.. Teeth are good with no plaque and no holes, dentist is amazed, and toothbrush.. Well I think the bristles fell out years ago.
BTW the savings on these horribly overpriced brushes and paste are enormous.
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Lol if spending R100 every year on 150ml Colgate toothpaste is expensive you have much bigger issues.
 
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