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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / February 2007Toothbrushes
I'm having a hard time finding a soft bristle toothbrush. The ones that I find in the store are all labeled "soft" or "medium" but when I get them home I find that they are all relatively stiff. In my time I've encountered a smattering of truly soft bristle brushes, Gum brand mostly, but they aren't universally stocked and even brushes within the Gum line aren't consistently softer. Is there a recommended brand or model toothbrush that is soft, as advertised, not soft relative to a Brillo pad? Have you tried Butler or Sensodyne? Steve > Is there a recommended brand or model toothbrush that is soft, as > advertised, not soft relative to a Brillo pad? > Have you tried Butler or Sensodyne? > > Steve > >> Is there a recommended brand or model toothbrush that is soft, as >> advertised, not soft relative to a Brillo pad? No, it's limited to what you see in a grocery store or drug store - which is typically Gum, Colgate, Oral-b, and one other. Not saying I won't try it, but just that I haven't run across them. > I'm having a hard time finding a soft bristle toothbrush. The ones that I > find in the store are all labeled "soft" or "medium" but when I get them [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Is there a recommended brand or model toothbrush that is soft, as > advertised, not soft relative to a Brillo pad? My Endodontist gave me a Lactona toothbrush that feels much softer than the "soft" ones I've been able to buy at stores. It's "model M38, extra soft, 4 row, nylon filament, multi-tufted, end-rounded and polished". The closest I could find on line is this 3 row version: http://www.americarx.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=13659 It says it's "extra soft", but I can't find an extra soft 3 row nylon at http://www.lactona.nl, so it may only be "soft". They also have "natural" bristles, which I presume are horsehair, or something. Never tried them. John. As a side to this question - is there a reason why they still sell medium and hard bristle brushes? > I'm having a hard time finding a soft bristle toothbrush. The ones that I > find in the store are all labeled "soft" or "medium" but when I get them [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Is there a recommended brand or model toothbrush that is soft, as > advertised, not soft relative to a Brillo pad? "> As a side to this question - is there a reason why they still sell medium > and hard bristle brushes? Very simply put....its because people will buy them. Dentists universally will not recommend them (or at least, they shouldn't) but there is a market for them. This is no different from buy a Coke at the store. Nutritionally speaking, it does nothing for you. All that sugar and caffeine is only bad for you. But, you can still buy it and will always be able to. J Suljak DDS Profit. >As a side to this question - is there a reason why they still sell medium >and hard bristle brushes? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> Is there a recommended brand or model toothbrush that is soft, as >> advertised, not soft relative to a Brillo pad? > Profit. > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >>> Is there a recommended brand or model toothbrush that is soft, as >>> advertised, not soft relative to a Brillo pad? On a good note, I did find a nice soft toothbrush in the store yesterday, Crest sells a toothbrush they label "extra soft" and it is nice and soft. So the next time I run across it in the store I'll buy a ton of them. >Crest sells a toothbrush they label "extra soft" and it is nice and soft. >So the next time I run across it in the store I'll buy a ton of them. That's what I use..... Crest number 9 Extra soft and compact head But they are HARD to find.... you are right!! > As a side to this question - is there a reason why they still sell medium > and hard bristle brushes? Perhaps for the exceedingly rare person who has perfect brushing technique? If so, they are selling way to many to warrant that explanation. |
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