Most common questions used to investigate
Do you feel sensitivity in your teeth while eating or drinking cold foods and beverages?
Have you bled or had other gum issues while brushing your teeth?
Do you smoke or drink a lot of black coffee and black tea on a daily basis?
Are you currently wearing braces?
Common conclusions
Sensitivity while eating and drinking cold foods or beverages is typically a sign that you have high enamel penetrative features. You can try using a softer toothbrush instead of your regular one. If you brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush, use a regular, soft one instead. If the condition persists, please schedule a visit to your dentist for more information and treatment.
You may have gum inflammation. This condition occurs when you have injured your gum tissues by accident. Try changing your toothbrush to a softer one until the inflammation ceases. If you brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush, use a regular, soft one instead. A soft end-tufted toothbrush will make it easier to clean all food particles out of your gum line.
You may have pigmented plaque and calculus formation. This happens due to sticky features of pigment substances that in turn may lead to strong and tough dental deposits. Using an electrical toothbrush with a medium-hard head (make sure you have gentle brushing mode) can help you reduce pigment plaque accumulation.
As long as you are being treated by an orthodontist, you should use a V-shape brush specially designed for braces. This can help you gently brush off food residues without damaging your brace clips. You can also try using an end-tufted brush if you want to be as effective as possible. One more tip for you is to use an enzyme-based toothpaste to level your oral hygiene quality.
Based on your answers, you do not have any specific features to take into account when choosing a toothbrush. Use a medium toothbrush twice a day and remember to change it every 2-3 months.
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