Health & personal care
Health and personal care routines
Toothbrush heads, dental check-ups and the other personal routines that are easy to let slide.
How often should you replace your toothbrush or brush head?
Replace a manual toothbrush every 3–4 months, sooner if the bristles fray; electric brush heads about every 3 months. Plus after being sick and how to store it.
How often should you get a dental cleaning and check-up?
Every six months is the habit, but the NHS and ADA say your dentist should set the interval by risk — from 3 months to 2 years under NHS guidance.