Choosing a Manual Toothbrush
Much has been written on the advantages of a battery-powered toothbrush, but there are still situations where a manual toothbrush is the better option. We want the best for our children, but let’s face it, they can be pretty particular with their personal care choices. When choosing a manual toothbrush for a child, it should have soft or extra-soft bristles to protect their gums. It should fit well in their hand while leaving room for you to assist or coach them for best results. Children have not yet developed the coordination to successfully manipulate a powered brush, making it crucial to know how to choose a manual toothbrush for them.
Brushes for Your Toddler
For the toddlers, we suggest The Brushies Book and Character FingerBrush. You can start a lifelong habit the right way by catching their interest early. Jack N’ Jill toothbrushes are biodegradable and come in a variety of animal characters. The Grabease brushes are unique in that they have a built-in choke guard, to save the child from sticking the brush in too far. In addition, there are two opposing rows of bristles to brush twice the area at once, showing the best way of choosing a manual toothbrush for young ones, and illustrating which options to consider on how to choose a manual toothbrush effectively.
Brushes for Your Older Child
When considering how to choose a manual toothbrush for the independent older child, consider the RADIUS Totz Brush for its slightly thicker handle and bright glittery colors, the TePe Select Mini for its smaller head, or the Brush with Bamboo kids size brush for its recyclability when you know how to choose these manual toothbrushes correctly.
Another good time to choose a manual toothbrush is following any surgery or procedure affecting the mouth. Delicate, healing tissues require a slow, careful touch. Our Post-Surgery Bundle includes the TePe Special Care Toothbrush with 12,000 ultra-soft filaments, the TePe Extra-Soft Nova Toothbrush, TePe Angled Interdental Brushes in 6 sizes and TePe Bridge and Implant floss with stiff plastic ends. The Implant/Orthodontic brush has only two rows of bristles to access tight spaces. The Interspace toothbrush is a single tuft to reach way into crevices. This brush is sold with 12 replaceable tips, ideal when considering how to choose a manual toothbrush after surgery.
Travel Brush
When traveling, we recommend a toothbrush specifically designed for travel. Rather than bringing along your clunky, heavy powered brush, consider the TePe Travel Toothbrush that is sold as part of our Travel Bundle (also including toothpaste tablets and single strands of floss). It folds in half and uses the handle as its protective case, being a prime example of how one might choose a manual toothbrush for convenience.
Another lightweight option demonstrating how to choose a manual toothbrush is the Adult Brush with Bamboo toothbrush. Some people are just more comfortable with a standard manual toothbrush. For them, we suggest the Nova Soft toothbrush. The ergonomic handle has a thumb rest for better control and grip. If you’re willing to try a brush with a slight twist, try the TePe GOOD Regular Head Soft Toothbrush. This toothbrush is made of sustainable raw materials and is produced only with renewable resources. Feel good about your carbon footprint while knowing how to choose a manual toothbrush correctly.
Brushes for the Elderly
For our clients who are elderly or disabled, we offer a Dexterity Assistant tool. This TePe Extra Grip attachment slides onto the handle of most toothbrushes, to add bulk and surface texture for a better grip. This is also a handy addition for a caregiver to use when brushing another’s teeth. We also offer a stiffer Denture brush for use on removable dentures, showing a unique side of choosing a manual toothbrush.
There are many styles and choices, but we hope you find one or several that will work for you on our website, www.oralhealthguru.com. This should give you a broad idea on how to choose a manual toothbrush.
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