Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles as they are more flexible and do not damage your gums.

Soft bristles are more flexible and can can easily bend and reach the hard-to-reach areas of your teeth where plaque and leftover foods can lodge themselves into. Soft bristles can also brush the gum area without causing bruising or cutting of the gums. On the other hand, hard bristles can cause gum injury and tend to cause gingival recession.