Toothbrush

The toothbrush is a small device devised for cleaning teeth, and it comprises of a small brush, which used to brush teeth by using tooth paste. Toothpaste consists of fluoride, and it is usually applied on a toothbrush. Toothbrushes are nowadays coming in variety of textures and produced in various forms and sizes.

History of Toothbrush

In early days, many instruments used as toothbrushes such as porcupine quills, animal bones, bird feathers, tree twigs, and chew sticks. However, the toothbrush was invented in 3000 B.C and at that time it was termed as chew stick.

Types of Toothbrushes

There are different types of toothbrushes available in market and an ordinary customer may get besieged when it comes to selecting the toothbrush, which is best for their mouth hygiene. The various types are discussed below.

Manual Toothbrush

This is the traditional type toothbrush and it has to be used with the help of hand. Most of the people are using this type of toothbrush around the world. Some of the manual toothbrushes have tongue scraper at their back sides. These toothbrushes are very cheap and come in different designs and colors. These are very handy especially while travelling. A manual toothbrush is not useful for a person who has a problem of arthritis or dexterity.

Battery-Powered Toothbrush

This type of toothbrush is bulkier than a manual tooth brush due to in-built AA batteries integrated into the unit for operation. The bristles differ and few rotate, while the others simply move to and fro in a gentle manner to facilitate cleaning of teeth.

Some of the battery powered toothbrushes are featured with bristles at bottom of brush, which has to be used just like a manual toothbrush, whereas the upper side bristles rotate in a circular manner. This type of toothbrush cleans teeth very efficiently in comparison to manual toothbrush, but the bulkier base may not be comfortable.

Sonic Toothbrush

Advanced model toothbrushes make use of sonic power to brush the teeth. Instead of moving or spinning in a prearranged manner, the bristles shake strongly to remove any hidden debris and plaque, which are hidden in the corners of teeth. With the help of other toothbrushes, teeth are cleaned wherever bristles touch.

But, in case of sonic toothbrush, teeth are cleaned wherever the bristles find debris. This type of toothbrush is more powerful than Battery-Powered Toothbrush since it is wired and plugged to a household outlet.

Chewable Toothbrush

This toothbrush is made of small piece of plastic, which has bristles at one edge. They are dieal when toothpaste, toothbrush, and water is not simply available. After having a meal or any food item, you need to just take a chewable toothbrush and chew it for some time, and just spit it out.

You will see that your teeth are clean and whitish and breath is fresher. Be careful while chewing these brushes; do not swallow them. More so, you must understand that they are not intended to substitute standard flossing and brushing.

Working of an Electric Toothbrush

An electric toothbrush works by oscillating and vibrating. The main cause behind development of motion is the electric charge developed by a battery within the toothbrush. Most of the electric toothbrushes work on inductive charging, which makes the mechanical working inside the toothbrush easier. Some other electric toothbrushes work with rechargeable, replaceable, or disposable batteries.

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