How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush? 7 Signs It’s Time

The ADA says to replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, but splayed bristles, mold or buildup can mean sooner. Here are 7 signs it's time, for manual and electric brushes. 📖 Read the full literature review, with every source: https://happyteeth.care/replace-tooth... Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:28 Sign 1: the 3-4 month rule 1:14 Sign 2: splayed bristles 1:52 Electric brush heads 2:32 Brushing too hard 2:49 After a cold or flu 3:40 Storage and mold 4:08 Buildup and discoloration 4:26 The verdict Based on a literature review by Redi Shuli, a dental student in New York. Every source is listed in the article. ❓ Ask a dental question: https://happyteeth.care/ask/ 📬 One email a month + a free printable dental emergency card: https://happyteeth.care/ 🔔 Subscribe for new videos:    / @happyteethcare   For general education only, not a diagnosis. For severe pain, swelling or a knocked-out tooth, contact a dentist right away or call 911. #toothbrush #oralhealth #dentalhygiene