Brushing our teeth with a toothbrush is an essential ritual without which it’s impossible to begin a day! But, if you thought that a toothbrush is a modern-day invention, you are so wrong! This humble brush has a rich history dating back to 5000 years. With changing times, different types of toothbrushes came into existence to meet the growing demands of customers.

From a simple chewing stick and a hog bristle brush to modern-day electric brushes, the journey of a toothbrush is quite incredible!

In this article, we have put together some interesting information about 10 Different types of toothbrushes and their benefits:

7 Different Types of Toothbrushes and Their Benefits:

Let us now check out the benefits of each of the different variety of toothbrushes available in the indian market:

1. Manual Toothbrush:

Manual toothbrushes are one of the most popular and common types of toothbrushes. They have a head of tightly packed bristles on a handle. These disposable brushes come in a variety of models based on bristle hardness, head shape, texture, pattern and handle design. You have an option to choose from hard, medium and soft bristles, of which hard may end up damaging your gums. Depending on the dental needs, you can go for a suitable brush design that comfortably reaches all the areas of your mouth and cleans well.

2. Electric Toothbrush:

With small head and automatic rotation, Electric toothbrushes perform way better than manual ones. The brush comprises of two parts – a detchabale head and a motor. Pressing the power button makes the bristles move rapidly in clock-wise and anti-clockwise directions. Due to these automatic movements, the brush can effectively remove plaque from all parts of mouth, including the hard-to-reach places. These rechargeable or battery brushes come in 3 types like regular, sonic and ultrasonic toothbrushes, which operate in varied speeds.