{"id":36,"date":"2021-01-04T04:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T04:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyorthopedorandolph.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2021-02-11T16:10:37","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T16:10:37","slug":"randolph-pediatric-dentist-how-often-replace-childs-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthorandolph.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/04\/randolph-pediatric-dentist-how-often-replace-childs-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Do I Need to Replace My Child\u2019s Toothbrush?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Teaching children about great oral hygiene<\/a> can be fun, but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. Between chasing your child around the house and checking to make sure they actually brushed their teeth, you probably haven\u2019t given much thought to how old their toothbrush is. However, this little detail makes a big difference in your little one\u2019s oral health. Experts report that using an old toothbrush may be spreading bacteria around instead of clearing it away. Read on to find out how often you should be changing out your child\u2019s toothbrush to keep their smile clean and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Old Toothbrushes & Oral Health Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next time you see your child\u2019s toothbrush, take a look at its bristles. It\u2019s normal for them to become frayed, skewed, or somewhat discolored over time. However, recent studies demonstrate that bristles that look like this leave behind a considerable amount of plaque, bacteria, and food particles after brushing for a full two minutes. What\u2019s more, bent bristles can trap and harbor bacteria, giving them the perfect place to grow uninterrupted. Then, they\u2019re redeposited into your child\u2019s mouth the next time they brush! These two factors of brushing with an old toothbrush lead to a much higher risk of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n