{"id":1236,"date":"2015-01-28T11:27:07","date_gmt":"2015-01-28T16:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2015\/01\/saying-goodbye-to-your-old-toothbrush\/"},"modified":"2015-01-28T11:27:07","modified_gmt":"2015-01-28T16:27:07","slug":"saying-goodbye-to-your-old-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/saying-goodbye-to-your-old-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Saying Goodbye To Your Old Toothbrush"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

\"\"THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION STRONGLY SUGGESTS<\/strong> that we replace our toothbrushes every 3\u20134 months for maximum effectiveness.<\/p>\n

Know When To Say Goodbye<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"Take a close look at your toothbrush bristles.<\/strong> Are they frayed? Smashed? Discolored? Kinda gross? It\u2019s time for a new toothbrush.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re brushing correctly (gently), the signs of a less effective toothbrush may be less visible. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to mark your calendar! After a few months, you may start noticing that although your brushing routine hasn\u2019t changed, your teeth just don\u2019t feel as clean.<\/p>\n

When bristles become slanted and curved it prevents them from reaching where they need to\u2014around the gum line and between teeth. Bristles also lose their elasticity, keeping them from achieving an important gentle-sweeping movement. Research<\/a> also shows worn toothbrushes don\u2019t reduce plaque as well as a new ones.<\/p>\n

Turn Your Old Toothbrush Into A Playground!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

TerraCycle\u00ae and Colgate\u00ae<\/a><\/strong> have partnered to create the Colgate Oral Care Brigade\u00ae, a free recycling program for oral care product packaging and a fundraising opportunity for participants.<\/p>\n

Take Good Care Of Your New Toothbrush<\/strong><\/h3>\n