When do you get a new tooth-brush?????????
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
Philippines
June 5, 2011 2:59am CST
Hello Lotters,
You know, that really didn't cross my mind before. i had these brushes in the past and some i've used it up for a year and when ever i brush them on my teeth, wow teeth gums started bleeding because the brush were some what hard to brushed into my teeth. then i had to replace them after like six months and a year.
I've search a bit and some dentist were saying that you have to change your brush every three months but since i like brushes with designs, they last months and a year with me
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Until last night my moms fixing her room, cleaning it up when she found a spare red brush and gave it to me. So, i was like, Okay time to let this another cool brush go. i might use it to brush jolens teeth
So, how many seconds,hours, days, weeks, months, years, or even decades
before you get a new brush?
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Until last night my moms fixing her room, cleaning it up when she found a spare red brush and gave it to me. So, i was like, Okay time to let this another cool brush go. i might use it to brush jolens teeth
So, how many seconds,hours, days, weeks, months, years, or even decades before you get a new brush?4 people like this
26 responses
@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
6 Jun 11
We used to have a family dentist that was with us since i was in kindergarten..i could still remember her teaching me how to brush the teeth and one thing she always remind me was to change my toothbrush every three month..and i always do that, i changed my hubbies and my kid's brush as well. 
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@jazel_juan (15746)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Not every single month letran, that would be expensive hahaha every 3 months or when you notice the color on the toothbrush's bristle fades, thats the time you change toothbrush
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
Hello 
Jazel,
Wow
, you regularly change their brush every single month. How I wish I had a dentist like that since I was a kid. But I got several different dentist when I was kid but not because of the regular tooth cleaning but also my crown fixing. That's good that you change them every time and then. Have a nice day.
Jazel,
Wow, you regularly change their brush every single month. How I wish I had a dentist like that since I was a kid. But I got several different dentist when I was kid but not because of the regular tooth cleaning but also my crown fixing. That's good that you change them every time and then. Have a nice day.1 person likes this
@mindym (978)
• United States
8 Jun 11
I usually change mine every 6 months or so. When it looks used and abused, I throw it away or use it for a cleaning tool. When I go to the dentist, I usually ask for an extra toothbrush or two so I can change it earlier than 6 months due to an illness or other unforseen causes. I guess I don't mark on my calendar when I open my toothbrush and track how long I use it before I throw it away or use it for a cleaning tool. Maybe I should start changing it every three months...
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
Hello mindym,
That's a bright idea, you can recycle you're toothbrush and use it for cleaning stuff. Sometimes I think the brush is still pretty much new after using it still three months. But if it's the dentist rule, then there's no point of questioning it. Thanks.
mindym,
That's a bright idea, you can recycle you're toothbrush and use it for cleaning stuff. Sometimes I think the brush is still pretty much new after using it still three months. But if it's the dentist rule, then there's no point of questioning it. Thanks.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
Hello tepsh,
So, you buy a new one after the old one has worn out? I wonder how worn out it is for a toothbrush? I wonder what happens to the worn our tooth brushe's that you have. It can also be used for cleaning unreachable areas in your toilet. Have a nice day.
tepsh,
So, you buy a new one after the old one has worn out? I wonder how worn out it is for a toothbrush? I wonder what happens to the worn our tooth brushe's that you have. It can also be used for cleaning unreachable areas in your toilet. Have a nice day.
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
10 Jun 11
LetranKnight25,
Many dental health articles including my personal dentist have recommended that I change them every 3 months. However, I have done that much more frequently as I use to travel very often and the hotels never fail to change the toiletries in my room.
I do carry a personal one in case of emergency but again they are being changed when I get my fresh supplies on board my flights. However, my family would be changing every 2 months or when the bristles appear worn or awry.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
11 Jun 11
LetranKnight25,
I believe you can be assured that the hotels that I deal with have a pretty high standard about health and hygiene.
The toiletries other than the shampoo and foam baths are actually sterilized, packed and sealed. Not forgetting, some hotels even have my personally preferred brands when I check-in.
Also, it is true that our toothbrushes' condition deteriorate faster than we anticipate considering the tropical heat we are in. Consider that.
I believe you can be assured that the hotels that I deal with have a pretty high standard about health and hygiene.
The toiletries other than the shampoo and foam baths are actually sterilized, packed and sealed. Not forgetting, some hotels even have my personally preferred brands when I check-in.
Also, it is true that our toothbrushes' condition deteriorate faster than we anticipate considering the tropical heat we are in. Consider that.@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
Hello Skysuccess,
Tha
t would be frightening and awful if the hotels aren't changing their toiletries there, the next thing we need, we could be getting previous customer's diseases. I think changing earlier than two months is good also considering you might have easy access to supplies or stores buying new brushes. Have a nice day
Skysuccess,
That would be frightening and awful if the hotels aren't changing their toiletries there, the next thing we need, we could be getting previous customer's diseases. I think changing earlier than two months is good also considering you might have easy access to supplies or stores buying new brushes. Have a nice day1 person likes this
@m_perez (506)
• United States
11 Jun 11
I usually replace my toothbrush every month or when the brushes begin to thin out. It's recommended to replace them every 3 months because of bacteria that stays on the toothbrush from your mouth and over time that bacteria...well you can imagine what happens.
@Jiabsa (511)
• India
6 Jun 11
It is healthy for our teeth to change the tooth brush every three months. But, how many of us follow and obey that rule? I can say that they are very few in number. I use one brush eight to one year. Tooth brush won't come in my memory when I go out for shopping. The reason is that we give less importance to the beautification of our teeth. But nobody never forget about necessary cosmetics when they go for shopping. Because people give primary importance to their face and skin.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
Hello Jiabsa,
Well, I don't know really that much but one thing is for sure, toothbrush has their own limitations, and expirations too. I think that is just the latest trend for women and also for men. I believe when the dentist does remind us of these changes in the tooth brush, they want to keep our hygene intact with our teeth.
Jiabsa,
Well, I don't know really that much but one thing is for sure, toothbrush has their own limitations, and expirations too. I think that is just the latest trend for women and also for men. I believe when the dentist does remind us of these changes in the tooth brush, they want to keep our hygene intact with our teeth.
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
that's good to know. twice a year is fine too, i think that's what i did this year as well
@cream97 (29086)
• United States
5 Jun 11
Hi. LetranKnight25. I have always had a toothbrush that lasted for many years, but the bristles seem to wear out within two to three months of using it. So, I always change out my toothbrush every three months to be exact. I do this with my kids toothbrush too. I just can't seem to keep using a toothbrush that has bristles that are wearing out.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Hello cream,
Many years?? unless you want a steel bristles, i think you still need to replace them though. i think they do wear out after three months, why is it there's a lot of tooth brush out there, if not to be replaced.
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Many years?? unless you want a steel bristles, i think you still need to replace them though. i think they do wear out after three months, why is it there's a lot of tooth brush out there, if not to be replaced.
@marguicha (223767)
• Chile
5 Jun 11
There are different types of toothbrushes and I use several. I have an electric toothbrush and chenge the brush each 2 or 3 months. Then I have a pet toothbrush that has been with me around 6 months, but I don´t use it everyday. It´s a very sowt one I use for my gums. Decades? Not yet
@marguicha (223767)
• Chile
11 Jun 11
The electric brush I have now has normal batteries and the brush can be replaced. It didn´t cost me so much either. The only thing I don´t like about it is that it does nor work with replacable batteries as the regular ones are a little stronger.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Hello marguicha,
I have use an electric tooth brush once, but that is disposable i think. i believe i need a brush that is rechargable and can have it's brush replaced, but i thinkthere's already available i just need to search for it.
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I have use an electric tooth brush once, but that is disposable i think. i believe i need a brush that is rechargable and can have it's brush replaced, but i thinkthere's already available i just need to search for it.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
5 Jun 11
Hi LetranKnight, I do change it 3 to 4 months once. Its good to change it as i see it does anything at all after that. Its true most of us dont care much about teeth unless we have complications. I realized when i visited dentist. From then on, i care my teeth and brush bit serious. lol.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Hello Besthope,
Well, I do have complications, i lost of few after all those years. probably i should have been more careful with my teeth instead.but now am more aware of my teeth and i take care of it more often than it should.
hope,
Well, I do have complications, i lost of few after all those years. probably i should have been more careful with my teeth instead.but now am more aware of my teeth and i take care of it more often than it should. @myswirlyagelessmind (379)
• Philippines
6 Jun 11
Wow, you really hold on to things, don't you?:) My dentist recommends that I change toothbrushes every two months because that's basically the length of time a brush is supposed to work really efficiently, I try to follow that, but if I get sick or something, I also change brushes straight after I get better.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
Hello swirl,
Yeah, but that's because i don't have time to buy new one or i just didn't give myself that option during that time.i agree with you that the tooth brush do serve a limited quality of time. you must be very sensitive to tooth brush that you tend to change even when you're sick.Not bad i guess you have money for it.
Yeah, but that's because i don't have time to buy new one or i just didn't give myself that option during that time.i agree with you that the tooth brush do serve a limited quality of time. you must be very sensitive to tooth brush that you tend to change even when you're sick.Not bad i guess you have money for it. @anonymous815 (47)
• United States
6 Jun 11
I usually get a new toothbrush whenever the bristles are all bent, so that is usually around 2 months or so. I think it is to be changed every month or so. I don't think that keeping your toothbrush for that long is very hygenic
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Hello anonymous,
most of the time only when i feel that bristles are hard enough to harm my teeth, that's the time that i should have changed my brush. you're right maybe i should stop this habit and instead change my brush every three months or my teeth suffers.have a nice day
most of the time only when i feel that bristles are hard enough to harm my teeth, that's the time that i should have changed my brush. you're right maybe i should stop this habit and instead change my brush every three months or my teeth suffers.have a nice day
@bantoot_code (41)
• Philippines
6 Jun 11
change your tooth brush every 3 months, then try choose a brush that is not so soft but not so hard. and a design that you like, Just follow your dentist advice. If you love tooth brush that has design try to collect it and change it every 3 months.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
10 Jun 11
hello bantoot,
I guess you consider yourself a tooth brush collector with as sense of passion into it. but unfortunately, i don't have to check which brushes are good for my teeth. don't worry i have change it, probably i would change it again this september just to be sure. thanks a lot have a nice day
I guess you consider yourself a tooth brush collector with as sense of passion into it. but unfortunately, i don't have to check which brushes are good for my teeth. don't worry i have change it, probably i would change it again this september just to be sure. thanks a lot have a nice day@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
hello ninja (HAIII YAH!)
I thought Ninja's would use their samurai's instead of flosh to clean that dirt in their teeth sides ( kidding). but i understand abou twhat you said, it's harmful to the teeth it could bleed your gums. well, i respect your opinion, if it's six months, you say? alright have a nice day
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I thought Ninja's would use their samurai's instead of flosh to clean that dirt in their teeth sides ( kidding). but i understand abou twhat you said, it's harmful to the teeth it could bleed your gums. well, i respect your opinion, if it's six months, you say? alright have a nice day
@Galena (9110)
•
5 Jun 11
you SHOULD change your toothbrush every three months. not only do the bristles become softer over time and lose their effective shape, but also, bacteria can breed in the brush.
I don't tend to keep track of how often I change my brush, but I really like brushing with new brushes as they feel really effective, so I do change them quite often.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Hello galena,
Yes, thank you and that's because i have experience it already it's awful. not only effective but looks cool too. if there's one thing i hate about brushing, it's in the bacteria getting into the brush
@chiwasaki (4694)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
I get a new toothbrush 4 - 6 months after. I was also advised by the dentist to replace it after 3 months. However, if the toothbrush looks new to me, I tend to forget how long I have been using it.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
hello chiwasaki,
i see, i guess having a new brush isn't that bad. i should go looking for brush that are good quality despite of this expenses.
@marapplestiffy (2182)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
I usually have a new toothbrush after 3 months, because my mother buys it for me, if it were left to me, I'd use the toothbrush up till the bristles are already going towards left and right...but thankfully there's my mother who never fails to buy new toothbrushes every 3 months...she says it's healthier that way...
, if it were left to me, I'd use the toothbrush up till the bristles are already going towards left and right...but thankfully there's my mother who never fails to buy new toothbrushes every 3 months...she says it's healthier that way...@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
marapplestiffy,
Hahaha! there's no way that i would have my bristles go left and right or my teeth will suffer that's good for her that she keeps buying you tooth brush for every three months though. a lot has say it already so i think am convinced now that it's should be three months before you replace it.
that's good for her that she keeps buying you tooth brush for every three months though. a lot has say it already so i think am convinced now that it's should be three months before you replace it. @stephy900821 (22)
• United States
5 Jun 11
I usually changed my toothbrush every couple of months. Now I started to change it every 2 weeks. I find it more sanitary and surprisingly I feel my mouth is cleaner that way.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Hello stephy,
WHAT?! wow, really you too must have been really conscious of your teeth. but the best thing to do is brush you're teeth after meals. as for the tooth brush as long as it's covered to prevent bacteria in it i think you won't get a disease there. must have cheap price tooth brush for you to buy there.
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WHAT?! wow, really you too must have been really conscious of your teeth. but the best thing to do is brush you're teeth after meals. as for the tooth brush as long as it's covered to prevent bacteria in it i think you won't get a disease there. must have cheap price tooth brush for you to buy there.
@bullblack (1)
• China
5 Jun 11
Generally,I buy toothbrush and toothpaste together.I think that toothbrush producer know the rule
when your toothpaste run out , you should throw away toothbrush.So,you could buy them together,not
to concern when to replace the toothbrush.Or,you get two toothpaste and one toothbrush
together.Maybe it could be right by the dentist. what about this?
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
hello bullblack,
welcome to mylot. i hope they can create a toothpaste that can last longer than three month's use, am sure they have already invented that. well, come to think of it maybe i can buy two tooth brush and tooth paste instead. as for the dentist, i think i don't need any advice from them since it's common knowledge about the tooth brush
welcome to mylot. i hope they can create a toothpaste that can last longer than three month's use, am sure they have already invented that. well, come to think of it maybe i can buy two tooth brush and tooth paste instead. as for the dentist, i think i don't need any advice from them since it's common knowledge about the tooth brush