Whether you’re in South Lyon or Canton or any other city near Lifetime Dental Group, today is a day of celebration! Break out your favorite flavor of toothpaste because today, June 26, is National Toothbrush Day! In honor of our favorite under-celebrated holiday, we’ve rounded up a few facts about the little brush that has a big impact on your oral health.
• Soft-bristled toothbrushes are best. Hard bristles can be painful when brushing and may eventually erode tooth enamel at the gum line.
• Rounded bristles are better than blunt-cut bristles, which may damage delicate gum tissue.
• Nylon bristles were not introduced until 1938. Before that, toothbrushes were made with boar-hair bristles!
• You should replace your toothbrush or electric toothbrush head every three months or when the bristles look frayed.
• Toothbrushes should be stored in an upright position to keep bacteria away.
• The first mass-produced toothbrush was made in 1780 by William Addis of Clerkenwald, England.
• Manual toothbrushes are just as effective as electric toothbrushes. The difference is that most people don’t spend enough time brushing with a manual toothbrush to get the job done properly.
• Although it’s recommended that people spend at least two minutes brushing twice a day, most people only brush for 46 seconds per session. Make sure you’re getting the full two minutes in by using a toothbrush timer or the timer on your phone.
Every smile is unique, which is why our team provides services to achieve our patient’s specific goals and needs. We take the time to get to know our patients and build a relationship so that we can provide our services on a foundation of trust. When you visit our practice, you will always see a familiar face welcoming you.