"honestly, as long as the bristles aren't totally mangled or frayed, I don't see the harm."
Yeah, I'm usually pretty picky about bristle condition myself...but every couple weeks might be a tad much. I mean, toothbrushes aren't exactly cheap these days, haha. I usually go about a month, give or take, unless the bristles get seriously scraggly.
I'm with you on toothbrush prices these days...crazy how much they've gone up. My dentist actually said once the bristles start bending outward, it's time to swap. Usually takes me about 2-3 months, but everyone's brushing style is different, I guess.
Yeah, toothbrush prices have gotten pretty ridiculous lately...I feel your pain. My kiddo goes through them even faster because he brushes like he's scrubbing a stubborn stain off the floor, haha. Our dentist mentioned the same thing about bristles bending outward, but honestly, sometimes I swap them sooner just to be safe. Better to spend a bit extra on toothbrushes than fillings, right? Anyway, sounds like you're doing great keeping up with it—good habits pay off in the long run.
Ugh, toothbrushes are definitely pricier now...but honestly, I get nervous about swapping them too soon or too late. Does anyone else's dentist recommend a specific brand or type? Mine just says "soft bristles," but is that enough detail? My daughter chews hers like it's bubblegum, so I'm constantly wondering if I'm doing this right. Better safe than sorry, I guess...but still, how do you really know?
"My daughter chews hers like it's bubblegum, so I'm constantly wondering if I'm doing this right."
Haha, I feel you on that one...my son does the exact same thing. Honestly, I think you're already doing great by sticking to soft bristles—my dentist said the same thing, and she didn't seem too picky about brands either. She just mentioned that brushing gently is key, since harder bristles can damage gums over time.
I used to stress about timing too, but now I just set a reminder on my phone every three months. It helps ease my anxiety about swapping brushes too soon or too late. And hey, as long as your daughter's actually brushing (or chewing?), you're probably ahead of the game already. Hang in there, you're definitely not alone in this!
