Time to buy a new toothbrush?

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Invest in a new toothbrush or a replacement head for your electric or battery-operated toothbrush every three to four months. Change it sooner if the bristles flay or become irregular.

June 06, 2019 See more In-depth

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