What is the expiry time for a toothbrush?

February 10, 2017 12:49pm CST
There are two types of toothbrush: the electric and manual and I use a manual one, so... My dentist recommends that I never spend more than 4 or 5 months with the same toothbrush. I follow that advice strictly. I think the maximum time I got to spend with the same toothbrush were 6 or 7 months.
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@JudyEv (326222)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb 17
I mostly use it till it starts to look a bit daggy.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Feb 17
You can tell when it's time. The brushes aren't as stiff and getting bent from use. They are soft.
• Philippines
10 Feb 17
It should be until 3 months only. Says by the dentist and said by one of the segment that I had watched zillion years ago.
• United States
10 Feb 17
3-6 months before I change my toothbrush head because I use an electric toothbrush.
@just4him (307407)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Feb 17
I heard it was three months. Your dentist is the one who would know.
@LUNAPINK (33)
10 Feb 17
Lol I think I use my toothbrush longer than I'm suppose to
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
10 Feb 17
Interesting. I have never thought of it that way, and am prone for my husband and I to go way longer than this. Might be time to start stocking up on the ones from the Dollar Tree more so we can consider this.
@marguicha (215919)
• Chile
10 Feb 17
I do what your dentist tells you.
• Agra, India
10 Feb 17
Ideally toothbrush should be changed every 6 months
@mohdovi (1087)
10 Feb 17
i think its 3 to 4 month after that it should be changed or its best to consult dentist.