A new toothbrush needs to be boiled. How often should you replace your old toothbrush with a new one and how to disinfect it at home? Pay attention to other details

The familiar toothbrush is a completely new invention; it appeared only 65 years ago. And in general, the use of brushes as such began not so long ago, in the 16th century. More precisely, in China in 1498, people first tried to attach pig bristles to a bamboo stick. The invention became a success and spread first throughout the country, and then migrated to Europe. Before the advent of such a brush, everything was used for dental hygiene. At first, the prototype of a brush was a bunch of grass, then in Ancient Greece and Egypt special sticks appeared, pointed at one end, like toothpicks, and at the other, soaked at the other. In Russia, chopsticks were practically not used; ordinary people rubbed their teeth with birch charcoal, and in the bar they used crushed chalk.

In 1950, dentist Robert Hudson from California filed a patent for an invention that changed the history of dental hygiene: he proposed the world's first toothbrush with soft nylon bristles that were not traumatic to enamel and gums.

How to choose a toothbrush

Over the past 65 years, little has fundamentally changed in the history of the toothbrush. The “bicycle” has already been invented. But manufacturers do not give up hope of surprising us: with design, size, shape and even the materials from which the brushes are made. Advertising constantly screams at us about new products, new super-effective bristles, handles that bend in all directions, vibrating heads, and so on and so forth. How, in this stream of information, mostly of an advertising nature, can you identify the truth that will help you choose a toothbrush that will be truly effective for its intended purpose, and not just look beautiful in a glass on the dressing table.

“A larger toothbrush cleans better.”

No. The bulky head of the toothbrush is not able to cope with hard-to-reach surfaces of the teeth. It is much easier to manipulate a brush with a small head, the length of which does not exceed 1.5-2 teeth. It’s also good if the head of the brush tapers slightly towards the top, this allows you to reach the farthest “wisdom” teeth. There are also special mono-beam brushes that allow you to reach the most hidden places. Therefore, do not go for long and bulky brushes and leave the motto “the more the better” for the density of the bristles. Where did brushes with large heads come from then? They appeared thanks to... marketers. The fact is that most toothbrush manufacturers also produce toothpaste. So, it turned out that the larger the head of the toothbrush, the more toothpaste a person squeezes onto it during one teeth-brushing session. The result: the paste is consumed faster, which means its consumption is growing. Tricky? Undoubtedly.

“A flexible handle in a toothbrush is more comfortable”

The flexible handle may be more convenient than a regular one, but it only gets in the way of brushing your teeth. In advertising they may tell you that it absorbs and distributes pressure. In fact, it simply limits it. Because of this, some areas, especially along the gum line, simply remain uncleaned. The handle of the toothbrush should be simple and non-slip.

“Rubber tooth bristles do a better job of cleaning.”

No, rubber bristles are useless. They are thick and take up a lot of space. As a result, the brush head either becomes too bulky or there is little room on it for the regular nylon bristles that do the actual cleaning. Typically, manufacturers claim that thick rubber bristles polish enamel well. But, as practice shows, they cope poorly with this too. If you want to polish your enamel, go to the dentist for the appropriate procedure or buy yourself a special brush with polyester bristles.

“A special pad will cleanse your cheeks and tongue of plaque”

Yes, but don't flatter yourself. This pad on the back of the brush head is a really useful thing, but for lazy people. The tongue is a real incubator for harmful bacteria and microorganisms. There are much more of them accumulated there than on the teeth. For this reason, it is the tongue that sometimes becomes the source of bad breath. Therefore, it is imperative to clean it. This can be done with the brush itself or with a pad. But for thorough, high-quality cleaning, you can’t do without a separate scraper. And by the way, remember: you need to brush your tongue before, not after, your teeth.

“A toothbrush with natural bristles promotes the growth of bacteria.”

Yes it is. Due to the natural porous structure of natural hairs, a large number of microorganisms penetrate into them, removing which is not an easy task. Due to the same structure of the bristles, a natural brush absorbs moisture and dries many times longer than an artificial one. This means that bacteria have more time to reproduce. In addition, natural bristles are more difficult to disinfect: disinfectants penetrate deeply into the structure of the bristles and are then very difficult to wash out.

“A medium-hard brush is the best option”

This is not an advertisement, this option simply turned out to be convenient for both manufacturers and consumers. If you come to the store and look at the stand with toothbrushes, you will see that more than 2/3 there are medium-hard toothbrushes. But a convenient choice does not mean the right one. Remember, everything is individual. For some, a medium-hard brush will be ineffective, but for others, on the contrary, it can injure both the gums and tooth enamel. If you are unsure what level of firmness is right for you, consult a professional. The criterion “if the gums don’t bleed, then everything is fine” is not suitable, because the hardness of the brush affects not only the gums, but also the enamel of the teeth. Only a dentist can tell how strong your enamel is. Therefore, if you don’t want to go to the doctor after brushing your teeth with a medium-hard brush for several years and find out about cracks in the enamel, don’t be lazy and make an appointment now.

“An electric toothbrush suits everyone”

No. You need to choose an electric brush based on what kind of enamel you have. If you don't know this, don't buy an electric toothbrush. Many models are not designed for soft or damaged enamel; they rub teeth very hard and often and can seriously injure it. Dentists generally do not recommend buying an electric toothbrush for children under 8-12 years of age, who primarily have teeth.

How to use a toothbrush correctly

“Everything is poison, everything is medicine,” said one wise man. To prevent your toothbrush from literally making your life miserable, keep in mind that:

Boiling water is a terrible enemy of the toothbrush

Under no circumstances douse the brush with boiling water! This is a relic of our Soviet past that is terrible for modern brushes. In the USSR, the brush market left much to be desired, and people predominantly used hard brushes made of natural bristles or hard nylon. The procedure of immersion in boiling water before the first use made the fibers softer.

But it's the 21st century, and the rules have changed. The bristles are made from soft synthetic materials, even if the brush says it is as hard as possible. These materials are not intended for high temperature experiments. Therefore, after testing with boiling water, a modern brush can simply be thrown away. If you want to disinfect your new toothbrush, use special disinfectants and warm water.

Proper storage is the key to dental health

10 million bacteria live on a toothbrush! Brushing your teeth, splashes from washing, washing, and even residue from an air freshener (if you have a shared bathroom) - all this leads to the fact that a toothbrush very quickly becomes a real breeding ground for germs. In a recent study, English scientists from the University of Manchester discovered that in addition to completely harmless microbes, toothbrushes also contain E. coli and staphylococcus bacteria. They outlined several possible sources of contamination: the toothbrush bristles themselves, which are contaminated with oral bacteria, splashes of water in the sink/tub when you wash your hands or do laundry, and splashes of water when the toilet is flushed. How to protect your toothbrush?

First, stop using the plastic case. If you think that it will protect the brush from germs, then you are mistaken. The case prevents the bristles from drying out quickly, and warm air in the bathroom and humidity are known to promote the rapid proliferation of pathogens.

Secondly, periodically (but not constantly) use toothpastes with triclosan, a broad-spectrum antibacterial component. Do not rinse, but rinse the brush thoroughly after each use and, if possible, store household toothbrushes in different cups at some distance from each other.

And lastly, if you have a shared bathroom, be sure to close the toilet lid before flushing (and in general, keep it closed if possible) to avoid the spread of bacteria and viruses in the air.

Do you feel tired and completely exhausted in the morning? Do you have no energy for anything and want to sleep all day? Are you trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, even went on a diet and went to a fitness club, but this does not help you feel more energetic, quite the contrary? Perhaps the reason is the typical mistakes that most of us make in our daily lives. These hidden mistakes are especially typical for those who decide to “take care of themselves.” It is not at all necessary to do them all. Two or three are enough to fall out of normal life.

“You need to take care of your teeth from early childhood, in this case children grow up healthy, cheerful, beautiful and get more chances in life.”

George Eastman

Very often, such an ordinary action as brushing your teeth raises many different questions and disagreements. If you do not properly care for your teeth, then by looking at their parents and imitating them, children learn to brush their teeth incorrectly. It will be quite difficult to relearn.

This article won't do away with dirty teeth and tooth decay all at once, but if I can answer some questions about oral hygiene and dispel some of the most common myths about brushing your teeth, the task will be considered accomplished.

The very first, biggest and most terrible myth: “You don’t need to brush your baby teeth!”

It is necessary, and how it is necessary!!! Firstly, baby teeth are not immune from caries, and the best way to prevent it is ideal individual oral hygiene, that is, good and proper brushing of teeth. And secondly, without teaching and accustoming a child to brush his teeth from the cradle, it will be much more difficult to do this later. By adulthood, a child should perceive brushing his teeth as naturally as eating. And remember that a child imitates his parents in everything, so you should become an example for the child even in such difficult work as brushing your teeth.

You should start caring for your teeth as soon as the subject of your care appears. It is recommended to clean the first teeth that have erupted with a silicone brush, which is placed on an adult’s finger. And from 8-10 months you can already use the smallest baby toothbrush. Special brushes with a thick handle have been developed for children (to make it easier to hold in the fist), they are bright, and encourage the child to also play, because it is in play that friendship is born! There are brushes with a rattle in the handle, which rattles only if you brush your teeth correctly.

Myth 2: “It doesn’t matter how you brush your teeth, the main thing is to brush”

You need to brush your teeth correctly. You can spend 5 minutes brushing your teeth and they will still be dirty. Why does this happen? Because food debris sticks very firmly to the teeth, and in order to get rid of them, you need to make some effort. You need to brush your teeth as if you were sweeping them. You clean your upper teeth with sweeping movements from top to bottom (so that dirt does not get stuck under the gum, but is swept out), and the lower teeth from bottom to top. You must not forget about the inner surface of the teeth, which is more difficult to clean than the outer surface. At the end of brushing, you need to clean the chewing surface of all teeth. And you definitely need to clean the side surfaces of your teeth; there are special dental flosses for this purpose.

Myth 3: “Any toothpaste is suitable for a child.”

Firstly, there are many adult medicinal (with a high fluoride content, whitening, for the treatment of periodontitis, etc.) pastes that are absolutely not suitable for children, secondly, children's pastes are less abrasive and they contain less fluorine, therefore, the child needs his own children's toothpaste. They are specially designed for baby teeth and recently erupted permanent teeth, the enamel of which has not yet fully “mature”. And it is made with the expectation that the child swallows part of the paste. In this regard, children are recommended to use low-grade children's toothpastes, first gel, and then regular children's toothpastes.

Myth 4: “A child will brush his teeth even if his parents don’t.”

If before the birth of your child you brushed your teeth yourself as and when necessary, then you should definitely learn how to brush your teeth correctly together with your child. Brushing your teeth should become a real ceremony, akin to a “traditional family dinner,” which cannot be skipped or changed, you can only add participants. After all, children imitate their parents in everything, so be a good example for your baby: brush your teeth with him at least 2 times a day - after breakfast and before bed. And according to the golden rule, you need to brush your teeth after every meal.

Myth 5: “You can completely trust your child to brush your teeth”

The little person must move the brush over his teeth himself, but then the caring hands of the parents must complete everything that the child cannot yet do on his own. Little by little, children learn to perform all the movements correctly, and this process cannot be rushed, so as not to make it difficult for the child, and so as not to instill a dislike for brushing teeth. Before 7 years of age, dentists recommend active parental participation in brushing teeth, and after 7 years of age, passive participation. Even for teenagers, I would strongly recommend keeping an eye on when and how they brush their teeth.

Myth 6: “Children’s toothbrushes should be made of natural bristles.”

Natural bristles accumulate a large number of microorganisms that cannot be removed by simply rinsing the brush under running water. In addition, it is impossible to treat the bristles so that they do not injure the gums (artificial bristles have a rounded shape). With the development of modern technology, the use of natural bristle brushes is a thing of the past. Now dentists recommend that both adults and children use toothbrushes with artificial bristles.

Myth 7: “The larger the brush, the better it will clean your teeth.”

3A large brush cannot fit everywhere, not to mention that it is difficult to even move it. A small brush can reach all surfaces of all teeth. Adults are also recommended brushes with small heads that correspond to the size of 1.5-2 teeth.

Myth 8: “Children can brush their teeth with electric brushes”

Do not forget that the enamel of children’s teeth is not yet hard enough and the harsh impact of an electric brush can damage the immature tooth enamel. If you buy your child an electric brush, then the child’s joy will know no bounds. If brushing teeth is not taken for granted by a child, then an electric toothbrush will not be able to correct the situation. The joy will pass, the new electric brush will be next to the ordinary one, and the two of them will be bored. This is the first. Secondly, you can teach how to brush your teeth with a regular brush only in childhood, then it will be useless. For some reason, we teach our children to draw with a pencil, although we can immediately teach them to draw and type on a computer. Third, brushing teeth with an ordinary brush develops manual skills in a child, and as you know, a child’s mind is at his fingertips. Thus, brushing your teeth with an ordinary brush will be an additional gymnastics for the mind. There are special attachments for electric toothbrushes for children, but children should not use them to brush their teeth until they are 8-12 years old.

Never!!! Chewing gum is an additional means of oral hygiene. It can be used if there is absolutely no way to brush your teeth. You can chew it only after eating (but not instead of...) for 5-10 minutes. With longer chewing, all the beneficial effects of chewing gum end and the harmful ones begin. But this is a topic for a separate article.

Myth 10: “Fluoride rinses are a substitute for brushing your teeth.”

Teeth brushing is mostly a mechanical removal of plaque and food debris. This is why nothing can replace a toothbrush and, accordingly, brushing your teeth. Mouthwashes are only additional oral hygiene products that are used after brushing your teeth. Children under 6-7 years old should not use rinses, because they contain a high fluoride content, and they taste quite pleasant, therefore, it will not be possible to avoid the entry of excess fluoride into the child’s body. Excess fluoride is harmful not only to the teeth, but most importantly, to the child’s bones. Thus, the child’s use of personal hygiene products, including toothpastes containing fluoride, should be discussed with the pediatric dentist and always monitored very carefully.

Myth 11: “Brushes should be doused with boiling water before first use.”

Myth 12: “There must be a lot of pasta”

It must be remembered that it is not the toothpaste that cleans the teeth, but the brush. Due to antimicrobial, deodorizing and other additives, the paste helps to clean, refresh the oral cavity, and make brushing your teeth more enjoyable. If you take a lot of paste, it will foam a lot and interfere with whether we brush our teeth correctly. And there will be too many active substances contained in the paste. The required volume of toothpaste should not exceed the size of a large pea, and for children - a small one.

1. We start brushing our teeth as soon as they appear. First, we use a silicone brush that fits on an adult’s finger, and from 10 months we buy a special children’s toothbrush.

2. We brush our teeth after every meal, always in the morning after breakfast and in the evening before bed.

3. We brush our teeth together with our baby, so you can control him and show him that you yourself are doing the right thing.

4. Don’t forget to change the brush at least once every 3 months. There should be a new brush for every season.

Beautiful and happy children's smiles to you!

Most of us use regular manual or, as they are also called, manual toothbrushes. But oral care product manufacturers offer several alternatives, including an ionic toothbrush. And while many people have already heard about electric and even ultrasonic devices, the ionic brush is not so popular yet. What it is, what the principle of its operation is and whether the new technology is really effective, you will learn from the article.

Ionic brush: working principle

Externally, the ionic brush resembles a traditional manual brush with some design differences:

• inside the brush head, near the bristles, there is a titanium rod, which, in the presence of a power source (battery or solar panel), produces ions with a negative charge;
• There is a metal plate on the handle of the brush in the area where your thumb is usually located during the cleaning process; ions will be released if it is moistened;
• At the end of the handle there is a light bulb - this is an indicator of the battery charge; if it lights up, it means that ions are being released.

The principle of operation of the hygienic device is as follows: negatively charged ions enter saliva during brushing and contribute to more effective removal of plaque.

Ionic brush handle.

According to the manufacturers of ionic brushes, this effect is achieved due to the fact that the ionic brush changes the charge of the enamel. Human tooth enamel has a negative charge, and the bacterial plaque that forms on it has a positive charge. Since opposite charges tend to attract each other, plaque adheres to the surface of the enamel and is firmly held on it. When brushing your teeth with an ionic brush, the charge of the enamel becomes positive, and plaque plaques are repelled from it, as their charge becomes the same. The negatively charged bristles of a toothbrush attract positively charged plaque. This ensures better cleaning of teeth and removal of bacterial deposits even from hard-to-reach places - dental spaces, surfaces of distant molars.

We owe the appearance of ionic toothbrushes on the market to Japanese specialists; it was in Japan that this technology was invented.

Is ion technology effective?

The principle of operation of the brush has been criticized by dentists.

Both consumers and dentists were skeptical about ionic technology. The principle of operation based on changing the polarity of teeth was perceived by many with irony. There is no reliable evidence that plaque is attracted to the enamel by creating an electrostatic or electromagnetic connection between them. It is known that the attachment of dental plaque to the enamel occurs thanks to enzymes that are produced by soft plaque bacteria. Simply by bringing the bristles, which release ions, to the enamel, plaque will not begin to come off and be attracted to the brush. Its removal is possible only through mechanical action - cleaning.

Reviews from dentists regarding ionic toothbrushes vary. But the main message is this: it’s not how fancy your brush is, but how you use it. In order for all bacterial plaque to be removed during brushing, the bristles must make the correct “sweeping” motion from the gum line to the cutting edge of the tooth. Even if negative ions do come from the bristles, they can only make the plaque removal process easier, but the quality of cleaning depends on your efforts.

Manufacturers of ionic brushes claim that during the process of brushing teeth, the acid balance in the oral cavity is normalized faster. In addition, the ions released from the bristles contribute to faster penetration of the active components of the toothpaste into the dental tissues. That is, the positive effect of brushing will be achieved faster than when using a regular brush, which is especially important for people who devote less than 3 minutes to the hygiene procedure, recommended by dentists.

Descriptions of ionic brushes compiled by product manufacturers indicate that brushing teeth produces the following effect:

• removes bacterial plaque;
• improves gum health;
• eliminates ;
• reduces enamel sensitivity;
• leads to normalization of the pH of the oral cavity.

However, to be fair, it should be said that all these effects can also be achieved by a regular brush if you use it in combination with a good toothpaste and clean using the correct technology.

The nozzle needs to be replaced with a new one every 3 months.

Features of using ionic brushes

You need to brush your teeth with an ionic brush in the same way as with a regular manual brush, with the exception of some points:

• before starting the procedure, the metal plate on the brush handle must be moistened with water, this will activate the process of ion production;
• during the hygiene procedure, it is recommended to hold a wet finger on the metal panel so that the process of ion production does not stop;
• moisten the bristles, squeeze a pea of ​​paste onto it;
• brush your teeth for about 3 minutes, moving the brush from the gum to the edge of the tooth;
• then proceed to cleaning the chewing surface;
• rinse your mouth with water, rinse the bristles from any remaining toothpaste;
• Store the brush in a vertical position with the head up.

Important: according to manufacturers, “dry” cleaning without paste will also be effective. In principle, you can remove plaque with the dry bristles of a regular brush, without ionic technology. But the paste helps to mineralize the enamel, strengthen it and protect teeth from. In addition, after wetting the bristles and applying paste to it, cleaning occurs more softly, without damaging the enamel.

Similar to a manual brush, the bristles of an ionic brush wear out and become colonized with bacteria. To ensure effective and safe brushing, brush heads should be changed every 3 months.

I was looking for a new brush. And I noticed that there are new generation toothbrushes - these are ultra thin brushes. And I chose an ultra thin toothbrush from Oral-B Green Tea. I liked the color and the very fine bristles.

It is also made of transparent plastic. The green color, the plastic and the bristles - everything impressed me. And I decided to take this particular brush. The manufacturer's line also includes Black tea. But I was afraid of such a black one and decided to try Green tea first.

This is what the brush looks like from different angles.

From the first minute I realized that this brush exceeded all my expectations. I realized this by simply running a dry, clean, new brush and without any products over my teeth. Words can't describe it, but it actually cleans the interdental spaces.

The brush is gentle. There is no discomfort for the gums. Everything is very delicate.

After a month of use, the color of the bristles began to change, which upset me a little. It was probably the green tea extract that began to wash out.

I really like the material of the brush itself. Very high quality plastic, durable, odorless and it rings in your hands.

Some time after cleaning the mouth, plaque gradually accumulates on the surface of the teeth. This is due to the interaction of bacteria with food debris. To avoid such unpleasant consequences as caries, tartar and gum inflammation, you need to remove it on time. As you know, the best treatment is prevention, so timely oral care will save you from problems in the future. Professional toothbrushes will help keep your smile snow-white and healthy for many years.

Differences between professional toothbrushes and regular ones

There are hundreds of toothbrushes on the shelves of pharmacies and stores today. It is important to be able to choose the right model that will benefit and not harm. 5 functions it should perform:

• cleaning along the gum line;
• eliminating bad breath;
• acceleration of blood circulation and, accordingly, regeneration of microdamages;
• teeth whitening, or more precisely, removing dark spots.

People with delicate and sensitive gum skin need to choose professional toothbrushes especially carefully. It is better to choose models with soft bristles, which eliminates the possibility of damage to the epidermis. Dentists recommend updating your brush at least once every 2-3 months. Firstly, the old brush loses its original properties and no longer copes with its functions. Secondly, microbes accumulate on it, which can cause harm.

Distinctive qualities of a professional brush:

1. Maximum number of bristles.
2. Both short and long hairs are present.
3. The size of the cleaning head is optimal for cleaning the oral cavity, allowing it to penetrate even hard-to-reach places.
4. Soft bristles that do not injure the gums.
5. Effective cleansing and whitening.

Professional brushes from Switzerland

Professionals are some of the best when it comes to cleaning your teeth and mouth. They are effective in preventing caries and periodontitis. The main advantage of the models is the material of the bristles; unlike conventional bristles, they are made of polyester. This material is 6 times more resistant to moisture, and therefore elasticity remains for a longer period.

Curaprox brushes have a compact cleaning head, which makes it possible to clean even hard-to-reach areas of the oral cavity. The hexagonal handle provides an angle of inclination for comfortable cleaning. It is made from safe polypropylene.

Benefits of electric toothbrushes

The best defense against oral problems is good grooming, and professional electric toothbrushes are one of the best cleaning tools. You can use such devices even at an early age. They operate on batteries or a built-in rechargeable battery that can operate without charging for up to 16 hours. But models that work with batteries often have more functionality.

Children's brushes should be chosen with softer bristles so as not to harm sensitive gums and tooth enamel. When choosing a device, you should take into account the length of the handle and its volume; it should be comfortable for the child to hold it. Also pay attention to the intensity of the device.

There are 2 main classifications by which electric professional toothbrushes are divided. Types depending on the operating method of the cleaning head:

• with moving bristles;
• with a moving cleaning head;
• rotating;
• vibrating;
• vibrating and rotating at the same time.

Electric brushes vary depending on the mechanism of the device:

1. Ionic models. They are triggered by an electrical impulse that activates positive ions. They, in turn, release the titanium rod, which is built into the brush.
2. Mechanical products. These are models that clean using rotations (up to 30,000 per minute) of the cleaning head.
3. Sound. They operate on the basis of a high frequency generator. This cleaning method is effective, kills germs and is gentle on tooth enamel.
4. Ultrasonic. The principle of operation is similar to the previous one, but has one improvement: the radius of propagation of ultrasonic vibrations reaches 3 mm.
5. Dental center. It is a set of oral care tools. The package includes an electric toothbrush, an electric charging unit, an irrigator, several attachments (standard, for cleaning hard-to-reach places, whitening, for an irrigator), and a water container. With this set, your teeth will receive full professional care at home.

The cleaning head, as in conventional brushes, should be changed at least once every 3 months. This is necessary because bacteria accumulate on the bristles, which can cause harm.

Main functions of electric brushes:

• gentle cleaning;
• cleaning the enamel surface from plaque;
• removing bacteria from the oral cavity;
• cleaning hard-to-reach places with an irrigator;
• medicinal;

Electric toothbrushes are a preventive measure against caries, tartar, and enamel damage. At the same time, it is worth remembering precautions. Children under four years old should not use this type of brush, because it is still difficult for a child to explain how to properly handle electrical appliances. If there is already tartar on your teeth or your gums bleed heavily, dentists do not recommend the use of these models.

What are monobeam brushes?

Mono-tuft are professional toothbrushes in which the cleaning head consists of one bunch of bristles. It is used as an additional tool for cleaning corner teeth, and it is also mandatory to use it while wearing braces.

The main difference between a monotuft brush and a regular one is the shape of the head, which in this case is round and small in size. The bristles here cannot be soft; they are either medium-hard or hard. The handle has a protrusion and the neck may be slightly curved. Professionals do an excellent job of cleaning hard-to-reach places. They are indispensable during bite correction. It helps if you have dentures.

Philips sonic brush HX6731/02

One of the best toothbrushes in its class is Philips HX6731/02. The principle of operation is the movement of fibers that arise due to vibrations. The model has proven itself to be reliable and suitable for the whole family.

Main advantages:

1. There are 3 modes: standard, delicate, whitening.
2. The default timer is set to 3 minutes, as recommended by dentists. If you wish, you can change the settings or turn it off completely.
3. The device charges for 24 hours. After this it works for 40 minutes (in use mode).
4. The indicator allows you to monitor the battery charge level.

The device has several disadvantages:

1. There is only one nozzle included.
2. There are no wear, pressure or massage sensors.
3. High price of replacement nozzles.

Philips professional toothbrushes are popular and reviews of the HX6731/02 model are positive. Consumers note that the brush is convenient to use and holds a charge for a long time (about two weeks). Other buyers describe the nice design, praise the battery power, and the massage effect.

Toothbrush Curaprox 5460 Ultra soft

The Curaprox 5460 Ultra soft toothbrush has soft bristles that gently cleans teeth of plaque. The thickness of each fiber is approximately 0.1 mm. The design of the model is quite simple, but what is important is ergonomic and comfortable. The cleaning head is compact in shape and easily cleans even the far corners of the mouth. The hexagonal handle fits comfortably in the hand. Ultra soft is a professional Swiss toothbrush that always lives up to your trust.