Hard bristle toothbrushes can harm your teeth

Dr. Louisa Satekla, wife of award-winning musician Stonebwoy, has advised against the use of hard-bristled toothbrushes, emphasizing that they do more harm than good.

“Some people say, ‘Oh, I want to brush, so I’ll use a very hard bristle to take away every remnant of food.’ Sadly, that’s another thing we hear a lot.

“They say, ‘Oh, I feel better when I use the hard bristle.’ We do not recommend a hard bristle toothbrush. They damage your teeth and your gums as well,” she explained during an interview on Joy Prime.

Dr. Louisa, a professional dentist, recommends using a soft or medium-bristle toothbrush, stressing that brushing technique is more important than brushing intensity.

“It’s really just the technique and not the intensity of your brushing because you’re going to eventually damage your teeth and your gums if you use a hard-bristle toothbrush,” she warned.

She also highlighted the importance of flossing, a crucial but often neglected part of oral hygiene.

“When you brush, you’re cleaning the front, back, and top of your teeth, but you’re missing about 30% of your tooth surfaces. When you use floss, you can reach the spaces your toothbrush cannot,” she advised.

Her expert insights serve as an important reminder to adopt proper oral hygiene practices to maintain