Remember the days of simple manual toothbrushes, lined up on the bathroom counter, their bristles wearing down after weeks of ...

Buy toothbrushes with soft bristles. Medium and firm ones can damage teeth and gums. Use soft pressure, for 2 minutes, two times a day. Both powered and manual toothbrushes clean teeth well.

Professional dentists recommend replacing toothbrushes every three months based on extensive research into bristle wear patterns and bacterial accumulation. This timeline applies to both manual ...