Bridgeport Dentists is committed to providing as much dental information as possible to its patients. Bridgeport Dentists wants an informed patient, so below is basic information about toothbrush parts.
· Manual Toothbrush - A manual toothbrush has many shapes and sizes.
The head varies in size, the bristles have different levels of firmness,
and the handle is designed in many different styles, shapes and colors.
Head Types include:
§ Compact
§ Full
§ Oval
§ Rectangle/Tapered
Bristle Types include:
§ Firm
§ Med
§ Soft
§ Extra Soft
§ Sensitive
§ Extra Sensitive
· Electric Toothbrush - Electric toothbrushes have a variety of technologies that assist in improving oral health care. Styles of electric toothbrushes depend upon the technology and brand.
Toothbrush Types
§ Sonic
§ Oscillating
§ Pulsating
§ Rotary
Head Types
§ Sub-Compact
§ Standard
§ Round
§ Rectangular/Tapered
Bristle Types
§ Soft
§ Extra Soft
§ Sensitive
§ Extra Sensitive