{"id":475,"date":"2021-01-28T13:44:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T13:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/?p=475"},"modified":"2021-01-28T13:44:16","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T13:44:16","slug":"how-often-should-you-change-your-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centeronedental.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/28\/how-often-should-you-change-your-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re like most people, you brush your teeth twice a day to keep your smile healthy<\/a> and bright. This is a great habit to have. After all, your toothbrush is your mouth\u2019s first line of defense against bacteria and plaque that can build up and lead to cavities. As important as daily brushing is, though, you may be doing your smile more harm than good if you don\u2019t switch out your toothbrush every now and then. Here\u2019s how often you should change your toothbrush to prevent the spread of bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most dentists suggest switching out your old toothbrush for a new one every three or four months at most. At first, this may sound like a marketing tactic by the toothbrush companies to get you to buy their products more often. However, it\u2019s actually a recommendation from the American Dental Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of a New Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three to four months may not sound like a very long time, but there can be consequences of not changing your toothbrush often enough, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n