Toothbrushes can wear out quickly and knowing the signs that you need to get a new one is important if you plan to keep your teeth healthy.

Daily brushing and flossing and routine dental checkups and cleanings help ensure that all or most of your teeth are kept safe. But all the brushing just means that you easily wear out the brushes. However, knowing how often to change toothbrushes can differ for each person. Most dental practitioners recommend replacing your toothbrush or toothbrush head every three to four months, according to your brushing habits and your overall health, these recommendations differ.

It takes at least two minutes to properly brush; that's right, 120 seconds! The majority of adults are not even close to brushing for that long. That’s why we recommend trying to use a stopwatch to get a feel for the time involved. It’s also important to use quick, gentle strokes to properly brush your teeth, paying particular attention to the gum-line, hard-to-reach back teeth, and areas around fillings, crowns, or other restorations. 

At Sonisk, we have pulled together a guide on what you need in order to brush your teeth along with a step by step by step guide on how to brush your teeth for adults, teenagers and children.

It is important to replace the head of the toothbrush at least every three months. At Sonisk, we have some tips on when you should change your toothbrush head and what to look out for…