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The toothbrush



The toothbrush should be replaced every three months.

A toothbrush for cleaning a healthy mouth should be small and soft, with a long handle to reach all corners of the mouth.

The toothbrush filaments should be round-tipped to avoid harming the gums, and should be made of synthetic material (nylon is generally used), with polished tips.

A brush should not be used for more than three months, since after this time the filaments have deteriorated, even if they seem to be intact upon inspection.