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Small changes to your bathroom routine are some of the easiest to make, because you repeat them twice a day. Dentists generally recommend changing your toothbrush about every three months, which adds up to four brushes a year per person. Here are five simple swaps, with what each brand says about its products.
1. Start with the toothbrush itself
A bamboo toothbrush is a one-for-one swap for a plastic handle. Truthbrush makes its brushes with bamboo handles and bristles made from castor oil. The Truthbrush Bamboo Toothbrush – A Year's Supply includes four brushes, one for every three months. For children aged 3 to 8, there's the Tiny Truthbrush.
2. If you use an electric brush
Electric brush heads need replacing regularly too. Truthbrush's Bamboo Sonicare Compatible Electric Toothbrush Heads are designed by the brand to fit Philips Sonicare handles. Check the listing for which models they fit.
3. Don't forget between your teeth
The NHS says regular flossing may help reduce gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath, and that you can use interdental brushes instead of floss (NHS). Truthbrush's Bamboo Interdental Brushes have bamboo handles. If you haven't used interdental brushes before, the brush should fit snugly between your teeth, and your dentist or hygienist can tell you which size to use.
4. Try toothpaste tablets
Toothpaste tablets replace the tube: you bite one, then brush with a wet toothbrush. Whatever format you use, the NHS advises adults to use a toothpaste with at least 1,350 ppm fluoride (NHS). Truthbrush lists its Wild Mint Truthtabs at 1,450 ppm fluoride, and also makes Pure White Truthtabs with hydroxyapatite and fluoride.
5. Make it easy to keep going when you travel
Tablets are handy for travel because there's no tube to put in your liquids bag. A Bamboo Toothbrush Travel Case keeps your brush protected in a washbag.
Want to start all at once?
If you'd rather not choose, the Truthbrush Journey Set or the Keep Smiling Set bundle the essentials together, and both make easy gifts too.
For more ideas, see our guide to easy lower-plastic bathroom swaps.