Toothbrush longevity

[Reef]

I'm debating on whether to get a new one.

[stigmata]

I go through about one a week. For some reason I chew them whilst brushing my teeth and they fray rapidly.

I found a stall on Brixton market that sells 10 for £1, if that's any help.

BTW, I have never had a filling. However, I think this is probably unrelated to my toothbrush-chewing activities.

[jakethebake]

I use one of those big funny shaped ones. They're much larger than other toothbrushes with a rounded head about twice as wide as others. They have a funny crooked handle too. They cost like $8 but last over a year.

[Reef]

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They cost like $8 but last over a year.

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I doubt I could get myself to pay $8 for one of them things - or maybe I'm just a cheapass

[Boris]

You should replace your toothbrush every 4 weeks at a minimum. If the bristles are frayed it is long past time to get a new toothbrush. Also don't be a cheap ass. Buy high quality brushes like Oral-B and get the soft bristles.

[LondonBroil]

It's all electric toothbrushes from now on for me. We just got one recently and my mouth just feels 500% cleaner after brushing with it. It hurt my gums the first week or so until they toughened up a little. I tried using a normal one recently and it felt really strange.

[wacki]

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It's all electric toothbrushes from now on for me. We just got one recently and my mouth just feels 500% cleaner after brushing with it. It hurt my gums the first week or so until they toughened up a little. I tried using a normal one recently and it felt really strange.

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Yup electric toothbrushes rock. Mine has a timer on it and tells you when your done. The bristles loose that blue and tell you it's time to change. My gums look so much better.

[Ogre]

My current toothbrush tells me when it is time to be changed by the discoloration of the bristles from blue to white. And mine is way overdue for a change but do I care? I've never had a cavity in my life and change my toothbrush about once a year.

[NLSoldier]

You are such a liar Ogre! The reason you touthbrushs last forever is because you are always stealing mine!

Seriously, that kid steals my toothbrush and uses it knowing that I am a big sally and wont want to use it after its been in his mouth, gross.

[Ogre]

what are you talking about?!?!? that is an obvious Jackie move!
BTW while i was visiting your roomate told me he used your toothbrush to clean the toilet during that fight you guys were in.

[razor]

Get an electric... at the very least get one of those cheapo battery operated ones (I use the Crest SpinBrush Pro). One day I'll get a high-end eletric brush but in the meantime I'll stick with the battery op one which is still miles better than a regular brush.

[jimymat]

better question would be how often you use it.