Hard
As the name suggests, a hard toothbrush has hard or firm bristles. This means that the bristles typically last longer, and don’t wear out as fast compared to other types of brushes.
Hard brushes also clean teeth much better, as you can apply more pressure to your teeth when brushing. However, one problem with this is that hard toothbrushes can be too hard on your teeth. They can potentially wear away your tooth enamel, which can cause yellowing of the teeth, tooth sensitivity, and even cracked or chipped teeth.
Hard toothbrushes can also be hard on your gums and can cause bleeding and pain when brushing. Over time, this can cause your gum to get inflamed, and even recede.
It would be best to AVOID hard toothbrushes because they can potentially do more harm than good.
Medium
A medium brush lies somewhere in between a soft brush and a hard brush. This means that while it’s not as effective as a hard brush when cleaning, it’s not as harsh on your teeth, and is still better at cleaning compared to a soft brush.
While they are not as harsh on your gums as hard brushes, they can also cause gum inflammation and recession. It’s generally recommended to avoid using medium brushes as well, as these also have the problems associated with a hard toothbrush.
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