Soft Medium Or Hard Toothbrush?

Question

Which one is better I have gone to soft much easier on the old gums.

What do You use?

Answer 1

soft is the best for your teeth... and all the others can make your gums bleed anyway and who wants that? it just tastes gross!

Answer 2

soft

Answer 3

My dentist recommends a soft toothbrush.The medium and hard are hard on your enamel.

Answer 4

Soft......I have to use it because of my braces. It's a whole lot better than hard and medium toothbrushes anyways. It cleans your teeth the same without hurting you gums and mouth.  

Answer 5

soft is what my dentist recommends (and gives out for free with a check-up) you are correct, the harder ones can cause irritation or damage to gums

Answer 6

Medium I guess.

Answer 7

You should only use a soft toothbrush, medium and hard can cause damage to your teeth and gums.

Answer 8

soft... I use to use a firm one but my dentist told me its better for your teeth and gums to use a soft one as long as you change it every month or so

Answer 9

i would  do a more medium one but not to hard cause others wise your gums will hurt after a wile . i use a medium one because soft ones they do not clean that much dirt of your teeth.

Answer 10

Soft - my gums are sensitive and it's the only one that doesn't hurt.  Plus, that's what my dentist recommended.

Answer 11

Go with an electric rotating toothbrush > they're just right, you use less toothpaste, & they're more effective.

Answer 12

Soft! that is all the dentists recommend. every other one is bad for your teeth

Answer 13

Soft . Medium and hard are only good for scrubbing the grout in your bathroom. I don't know why they even make them in anything but soft ot extra soft.

Answer 14

soft

Answer 15

Soft only. Firm or medium will damage the gums and wear them away.  

Snipped from http://www.doctorspiller.com/Prevention....

Always use a soft brush...A soft brush will clean much better than a hard or medium one because some of the bristles will bend at heights of contour and others will remain straight reaching down into the sulcus  that surrounds the teeth. It is in this sulcus that Periodontal disease begins when plaque (made of germs) is allowed to accumulate here.