How often should you change your electric toothbrush head

Q: How do you know when you need a new electric toothbrush?

Youll need to break out a new toothbrush—or a new brush head for an electric toothbrush—every three to four months. If you notice the bristles are frayed or splaying open, its definitely time for a new one. Splayed bristles can no longer effectively get under the gum line,” Camargo says.

It is recommended to replace your Philips Sonicare Brush Head every three months of normal use (brushing twice a day) or when the blue indicator bristles wear out. One reason is because brush heads can get weary and will be less effective in removing plague.

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How often do you change a brush head on an electric toothbrush?
How often should you replace electric toothbrush base?
How do you know when you need a new electric toothbrush?
How do I know when to change my Oral

Note: Some Philips Sonicare toothbrushes have a brush head reminder feature. The replacement icon on the handle will start to flash when it's time to replace your brush head. You can expect the reminder to come up approximately every three months of normal use (brushing twice a day for about 2 minutes).

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How often should I change my brush head of my Oral B electric toothbrush?

Dentists recommend replacing toothbrush head and Oxyjet/Waterjet nozzle every 3 months.
The bristles of the toothbrush head become frayed and worn with use which reduces the cleaning effectiveness of the toothbrush.
Many Oral-B brush heads refills feature indicator bristles that fade halfway to help remind you when to replace your toothbrush head.

If you are using an Oral-B electric brush in combination with our Oral-B app, you can receive reminders on your phone (push notifications) when it is time to replace your brush head without having to check the app directly.

How often should I change my Oral-B toothbrush head?

Dentists recommend replacing toothbrush head every 3 months, as the bristles become frayed and worn with use which reduces the cleaning effectiveness of the toothbrush.

Many Oral-B brush heads refills feature indicator bristles that fade halfway to help remind you when to replace your toothbrush head.

Some Oral-B handle models, like the Oral-B iO Series, have a refill change indicator directly on the display of the toothbrush handle to help remind you when it’s time for a new brush head.

Many people feel their teeth receive a better cleaning when using an electric toothbrush. These
toothbrushes typically require a charging station and come with a replaceable head that’s easily
swapped out when needed.

But how often do you need to change your electric toothbrush head? Here’s how often you
should replace this essential part of your electric toothbrush and why it’s so important.

Every Three to Four Months

Surprise! Just like a regular toothbrush, approximately every three months is still the standard
for it to be swapped out. The benefit of having an electric toothbrush is that only the head
needs to be replaced, not the entire toothbrush.

Dentists recommend to change your toothbrush head every three or four months with regular
use, although there are certain circumstances under which your toothbrush head will need to
be changed sooner.

When Should I Replace It Sooner?

Your electric toothbrush head will need to be replaced sooner if you have tooth decay or gum
disease and have received treatment for it.

For example, if you’ve recently had a cavity filled or received a deep cleaning for gum disease,
your dentist may advise you to swap out your toothbrush head. This is important because the
bacteria that caused your tooth decay and gum disease may still be present on your
toothbrush, so switching it out for a new head can provide you with a clean start.

You may also choose to replace your toothbrush head sooner if you’ve been sick in an effort to
not re-introduce bacteria back into your body. And, of course, you should always replace your
electric toothbrush head if someone else used your toothbrush in order to not exchange
bacteria!

Why You Need to Change Your Electric Toothbrush Head

Changing your electric toothbrush head is important for several reasons. With regular use, the
bristles can become frayed or worn out, which can actually damage gum tissue and cause
bleeding or infection. Even if you can’t see the wear on your toothbrush, it’s still a good idea to
change the head as recommended, as the wear can’t always be seen.

Another reason to change your toothbrush head is because of bacteria build up, especially if
you’re not properly storing your toothbrush. Keeping your toothbrush in a moist, enclosed
environment such as a case, a medicine cabinet, or an area with poor air circulation can keep
your toothbrush moist between uses and encourage bacteria growth.

Ideally, you want to keep your toothbrush in well ventilated area where it can dry out between
uses to prevent bacteria growth and keep your smile healthy. Regardless, changing the head
every few months helps eliminate the risk of bacterial contamination!

You can make swapping out your electric toothbrush head easy by keeping a spare head
nearby. Many electric toothbrush starter kits come with at least one replacement head to get
you started. By replacing your electric toothbrush head every three to four months, you can
keep your brush effective at doing its job to keep your smile clean and healthy!

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When Should I Replace My Electric Toothbrush Head?

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But how often do you need to change your electric toothbrush head? Here’s how often you should replace this essential part of your electric toothbrush and why it’s so important.

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How often do you change a brush head on an electric toothbrush?

Plan to change out the toothbrush head on your electronic toothbrush every 12 weeks, or even earlier. Watch for signs of wear and tear on the bristles to know when it's time to say goodbye to a brush head.

How often should you replace electric toothbrush base?

One to two months for electric toothbrushes. Electric toothbrush heads, on the other hand, may need to be replaced even sooner.

How do you know when you need a new electric toothbrush?

You'll need to break out a new toothbrush—or a new brush head for an electric toothbrush—every three to four months. If you notice the bristles are frayed or splaying open, it's definitely time for a new one. “Splayed bristles can no longer effectively get under the gum line,” Camargo says.

How do I know when to change my Oral

Many dental professionals recommend changing your toothbrush about every three months, and the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you replace your toothbrush approximately every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed.