Introduction
Everyone needs to have quality and comprehensive dental care. The oral health of those with special requirements may be at risk if we do not have toothbrushes to meet their needs. Every toothbrush design is made to meet one or more dental needs. This article will discuss different types of toothbrushes used to meet these unique needs.
Toothbrush for pets
Oral hygiene is essential for your pet’s health. It is necessary to prevent periodontal disease, which can cause annoying and dangerous infections. Dental plaque settles on their teeth after each meal. Using conventional toothbrushes for your pet may be difficult, so we have toothbrushes made for their specific use.
If you do not brush your pet’s teeth to remove the plaque, the gum will inflame and become painful with time. Therefore, it is essential to prevent plaque from settling with good oral hygiene to avoid all these.
You have a wide choice of products available on the market for your pet’s oral hygiene. The advice is to choose one designed for your pet, both for your convenience in using it and to ensure comfort and hygiene for your pet. The most common is the dog toothbrush.
There are different dog toothbrush types, but the most used are the toothbrush with handle, the finger toothbrush, or the ultrasonic electric toothbrush. The toothbrush with a handle is very similar to what we humans use. It has the necessary length to reach all corners of your dog’s mouth.
The finger toothbrush is ideal for small dogs or sensitive subjects. It is very gentle on the teeth and gums, and for this reason, it is recommended for dogs that are often reluctant to clean their teeth. It also allows you to perceive better which parts of the mouth have been cleaned.
The ultrasonic toothbrush can brush your dog’s teeth without having to rub. It can reach up to 96 million oscillations per minute. With this, you can effectively remove together with the micro-bubbles, bacteria, plaque, and tartar from your dog’s teeth. It is ideal against gum inflammation, periodontitis, oral cavity pathologies, and halitosis.
Toothbrush for babies and kids
You can not use a regular toothbrush for your baby. We have special toothbrushes that are designed for their specific use.
As soon as the first teeth appear after a few months, brushing becomes necessary. Even if babies only have one or a few teeth to brush, it needs to be brushed. Baby Toothbrushes are designed so that they are ideal for their tender mouth.
They often have Compact and small heads. A large head does not enter the mouth, hindering moving it through our teeth. Baby toothbrush handles are Ergonomic so that the little one can grab them and so that you can hold them and steer them.
They must have Soft filaments. It has to be very soft not to hurt the gums or the so thin enamel of your teeth.
Eco-friendly toothbrush
The bamboo toothbrush is an eco-sustainable solution as it is entirely or partially biodegradable and compostable. It has a lower environmental impact and is economical and versatile.
Not all bamboo toothbrushes are biodegradable and compostable. The fully compostable toothbrushes have a bamboo handle and bristles of animal origin. They can be thrown into the bin for the organic or the one for the compost.
Partially compostable toothbrushes have a bamboo handle and nylon bristles, which must be removed before throwing the handle into the waste or compost container.
U-shaped toothbrush
The U-shaped toothbrush is made to achieve efficiency in the shortest possible time. They are designed for people who find it challenging to brush appropriately, especially kids and old adults.
On most occasions, we do not brush our teeth well. When brushing teeth in the right way, we do not spend sufficient time on it. Also, most dirty areas are left untouched. With this, you no longer need to brush your teeth for an average of two minutes, two or three times a day.
The U-shaped toothbrush for kids and adults fits perfectly on each jaw. It uses proprietary technology that is a pioneer in the world whereby more than 35,000 flexible nylon filaments, finer than human hair, move at high speed to clean the entire oral surface. Unlike other materials, such as silicone, which we see in other brushes, these filaments are capable of removing all dental plaque.
Once in the mouth, the U-shaped brush, compared to other brushes, has its filaments clean all the faces of the teeth at the same time. The brushing time is reduced to a few seconds. You do not have to clean them one by one as we do with a traditional brush. Once inserted in the mouth, each user can select one of the three vibration modes that best suits their needs.
The U-shaped Brush not only cleans the surface of the tooth but also acts on the gums. It applies a gentle massage on the surface and even reaches interdental spaces, where traditional toothbrushes have more difficulty. All this means that, as a result, the brushing time is reduced from two minutes to between 5 and 15 seconds.
Travel toothbrush
During your work trips or vacations, you should not neglect oral hygiene. You should have your travel toothbrushes and dental kits in travel format to maintain good oral hygiene. You can carry these pocket toothbrushes and toiletry bags at any time.
You don’t neglect oral hygiene with travel toothbrushes, even in new environments. Mouths must always be clean everywhere. Note that bacteria do not take days off, so you have to take care of your teeth wherever you go with the travel toothbrushes.
Toothbrush for braces
In the case of orthodontics with braces, oral hygiene can be more complicated. When using braces you must brush after each meal as food debris accumulates. Braces favor the accumulation of bacterial plaque and the consequent appearance of tartar.
Electric brushes can help you remove plaque faster. The problem with an electric toothbrush is that you can come to loosen some brackets.
With a manual brush, you can achieve a brushing just as effective as with the electric one if you invest the necessary time, but you must do it with care. Always brush with care to avoid hurting yourself. You should also use dental floss with a floss threader to clean the gum.