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13 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,July 7,2022 insidehalton.com Which toothbrush is right for me? When choosing a toothbrush, the best choice is the one that cleans effectively, thoroughly and is comfortable for you to use. Dr. Vineet Bhandari of Bhandari Dental in Oakville offers the following tips to help you choose a great toothbrush. 1. Soft bristles are better than medium or hard bristles. The misconception exists that the harder the bristles the better the toothbrush will clean. The reality is medium and hard bristle toothbrushes have the potential to cause damage, especially if used incorrectly. Proper technique and a soft bristled brush will clean just as effectively as a medium or hard bristled brush without causing damage to the gums or teeth. 2. Battery-operated vs. Electric Toothbrushes. Battery-operated brushes typically have less power than an electric brush and do not tend to clean as effectively. Battery-operated brushes only last until the battery runs out and then you throw it away compared to an electric which is rechargeable indefinitely and your simply change brush heads every three to four months. The effectiveness of an electric rechargeable brush surpasses a battery operated one as well. Sonic or rotational electric brushes are superior in plaque removal. 3. Manual toothbrushes with soft bristles work well when proper technique is used. Your dental hygienist should review your brushing technique every so often to ensure your brushing is effective. 4. Size of the brush is important; a too large or small brush can be ineffective at cleaning. A large brush may limit how far back you clean in your mouth as it may not fit. With a brush that is too small it may not be large enough to cover the complete surface area of the mouth in two minutes. For a typical adult mouth, a size 30 or 35 brush head works well. 5. The handle of the toothbrush is also important, it should be comfortable to hold and light enough that you do not become tired holding it, some toothbrushes these days are heavier than those 10 to 20 years ago. For those who have arthritis in their hands wrapping a face cloth around the toothbrush to thicken the grip can help when the hands are stiff. "Regardless of brush choice it is important to brush for a full two minutes each time to ensure that plaque is fully cleaned from all the teeth to prevent infection and cavities," says Dr. Bhandari. 2525 Old Bronte Rd. Ste. 470 Oakville 289-813-8239 www.bhandaridental.com Dr. Vineet Bhandari dentist www.concretetrimmings.com CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 uality At Its Best! Call Fernando 1-888-944-5518 www 1-888-944-5518 • DRIVEWAYS • FRENCH CURBS • PATIOS • STEPS • WALKWAYS • GARAGE FLOORS ExposEd aggrEgatE (pebble) Interlocking & Concrete Specialists Call Mario 905.842.7171 sunmarlandscape.com ™ La n d s c a p in g 3133 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Milton, On L9E 0J7 • Pebble Concrete • Stamped Concrete • Interlocking • Flagstone • Walkways • Garage Floors • Patios • Driveways • Curbs (French) Interlocking & Concrete Specialists Communities we serve: Located in Halton region, we work in and around • Milton • Campbellville • Burlington • Aldershot • Hamilton • Oakville • Mississauga • Waterdown • Carlisle The Town of Oakville has announced it has start- ed a shoreline cleanup oper- ation that will continue throughout July. The cleanup reportedly began at the Bronte Heri- tage Waterfront Park and Tannery Park. Other areas to be ad- dressed include: • Coronation Park. • Shorewood Promenade. • Water's Edge Park. • Birch Hill Promenade. Town staff said the cleanup will see weeds re- moved along the shoreline, weekly litter pick up and large debris removal at South Shell Waterfront Park, Bronte Beach Park and Coronation Park and weekly grooming of Bronte beach on Fridays. TOWN ANNOUNCES SHORELINE CLEANUP NEWS Shoreline cleanup is underway across town. Graham Paine/Metroland