Toothbrush Day Is Today

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Good Bristles Mean Good Toothbrushing
Good Bristles Mean Good Toothbrushing

Did you know there is actually a day devoted to the humble toothbrush?

Yes there is, and today is the day. June 26 is Toothbrush Day!

So here’s the scoop on this simple but mighty tool we use 2X’s A Day everyday.

5 Tips To Know About Toothbrushes

  1. Soft toothbrushes are gentle, effective and best for toothbrushing.
  2. Choose toothbrushes with round nylon bristles for comfortable brushing.
  3. Toothbrush bristles wear down and wear out. Replace your child’s toothbrush or toothbrush head (if you use an electric brush) every 3 months.
  4. Let toothbrushes dry upright, uncovered and away from sink splashes to avoid germs.
  5. Sharing is not caring for toothbrushes.
Is This Where You Keep Your Toothbrush?
Is This Where You Keep Your Toothbrush?

How Old Is The Toothbrush?

The toothbrush is 5,000 years old.

Ancient civilizations used thin twigs with ragged ends to remove food from their teeth.

As toothbrushes evolved they were made with different materials. Handles were made from bone, wood, or ivory. While the bristles came from a variety of animal’s hair like hogs and boars.

The modern nylon bristle toothbrush we know today was invented in 1938.

The Toothbrush Debate, Manual Or Electric?

Both types of toothbrushes can effectively and thoroughly clean your teeth. It all depends on which one you prefer.

What To Remember

Toothbrushes are portable. Keep a spare in your child’s camp bag or trip bag when you’re on summer vacation so you never miss your 2 Minutes 2 Times A Day brush.

These 4 minutes a day go a long way to help give your child their healthy smile.

A Clean Toothbrush Makes Happy Smiles
A Clean Toothbrush Makes Happy Smiles

Are you pro electric toothbrush? or, Are you on team manual toothbrush? When did you think the toothbrush was invented? Share with us your toothbrush trivia. Tell us. We’d really like to know! Email us at kidstoothhotline@protonmail.me, Like Us on Facebook

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