The toothbrush is an important part of oral hygiene. Advice that dentists give is that people should clean their teeth after every meal by brushing their teeth, and by flossing once a day. One of the toothbrushes’ purpose is to remove food and plaque. The toothbrush is an instrument made of bristles that are tightly bundled together. The ADA recommends brushing your teeth twice a day for healthy teeth. ADA recommendations suggest visiting a dentist at least twice a year.
The ADA is the American Dental Association. The toothbrush has evolved a lot. Ancient civilizations brushed their teeth using a “chew stick” to take out food bits out of their mouth. A “chew stick” was a twig with a split, or frayed end.The first bristled toothbrush was found …show more content…
The ADA states that “both manual and powered toothbrushes can effectively clean your teeth.”The ADA recommends buying an ADA Seal of Acceptance Toothbrush. The ADA also recommends replacing toothbrushes for manual toothbrushes, and toothbrush heads for electric toothbrushes every 3-4 months. The ADA recommends rinsing a toothbrush with tap water and letting it air dry to keep it clean. Brushing and flossing is harder to do with tartar and plaque in the gumline. Brushing is essential to removing