We recommend you use any soft-bristled toothbrush which has even length bristles. Straight handle or right-angled handle is
a matter of personal preference.
If the brush is too large, it will not reach the more difficult-to-brush areas. As a guide, a Size 35 brush is suited to most adult mouths.
End-tufted brushes have a tiny head which enables you to reach particularly difficult spots, or to clean in and around braces.
The recommended size selection for the Oral B range of toothbrushes, for example, is:
| Oral B Size 40 | Large Adult |
| Oral B Size 35 | Adult |
| Oral B Size 20 | Child |
The Oral B range also includes right-angled handle and end-tufted brushes.
Your toothbrush needs replacing when the bristles begin to splay or become “shaggy”.
