Re: Seeking 360 deg. Toothbrush

From: Pettersen; Roald (roald_at_nomail.invalid)
Date: 08/10/04 

Date: 10 Aug 2004 23:44:44 +0200

Dr Steve:

> When you shorten the bristles, it makes the bristles stiffer and less
> capable of flexing around the convexities of the teeth, therefore,
> less of the tooth is contacted by the brush.

Yes, that's why I only do it with the softest bristles I can find.

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