From our articles on the causes of bad breath, you’ll know that the number 1 cause of halitosis by a mile is oral bacteria that we all have in our mouths.

Keeping your mouth as clean as it possibly can be, therefore, has never been so important. And one essential tool in the treatment of bad breath is a really good toothbrush.

As part of our reviews of various different oral hygiene products, I decided to start with the toothbrush that I personally use on a daily basis - the Colgate 360.

So Just What’s So Special About The Colgate 360?

Well, you’ve maybe seen the ads on television or in magazines yourself already, but if not the main selling point of the Colgate 360 toothbrush is that it’s uniquely designed in such a way as to give your mouth a thorough clean ALL OVER - cleaning not only your teeth but also your tongue, cheeks and gums.

And given that 80% of bad breath bacteria are not actually found on your teeth, but are lurking away in other parts of your mouth instead such as your tongue and cheeks, you really need a toothbrush that can effectively clean those other hidden areas.

Clinical Proof That The Colgate 360 Gets Rid Of More Bad Breath Bacteria

Clinical tests have shown that the Colgate 360 toothbrush actually removes over 96% more bacteria than a regular flat trimmed toothbrush, and reduces oral malodour over 3 times better than the leading manual and battery powered toothbrushes.

Plus it also reduces plaque by up to 40% more than the leading US manual toothbrush.

How Does The Colgate 360 Actually Work?

The Colgate 360 achieves these clinical results through a combination of features not found on other standard toothbrush brands.

These include:

1. Tongue and Cheek Cleaner

You may not have realized, but the surface of your tongue is like skin and dead cells need to be sloughed off on a regular basis to allow new healthy cells to come through.

The raised texture of the Colgate 360’s unique tongue and cheek cleaner loosens odour-causing residue on your tongue, as well as gently cleaning your inner cheeks.

2. Multi-functional Bristles

The Colgate 360’s extended outer bristles combined with its tightly-packed centre bristles helps to remove more of the plaque found between your teeth and along your gum line.

3. Polishing Cups

These help to hold toothpaste against the surface of your teeth for longer to help maximize the paste’s effectiveness and remove more plaque and stains, leading to a brighter, whiter smile.

4. Raised Cleaning Tip

The Colgate 360 toothbrush also features a raised cleaning tip which tackles those hard-to-reach places at the back of your mouth and in between your teeth where oral bacteria like to hide.

In addition to these 4 clever features, the Colgate 360 also has an angled neck for a better reach, raised rubber grips for a better grip, and wide thumb grips for better control.

There are 3 manual toothbrushes in the range to choose from - the Colgate 360 Original Toothbrush, the Colgate 360 Sensitive Toothbrush, and the recently-released Colgate 360 Deep Clean Toothbrush.

Whichever model you prefer, you should always make sure you replace your toothbrush regularly as using a worn-out brush can actually damage your gums and the enamel on your teeth. Most dentists recommend that you replace your brush every 3 months.

An Essential Weapon In The Fight Against Bad Breath

As mentioned at the start of this article, this is the particular toothbrush that I choose to use every day.

I’m not a big fan of electric toothbrushes - they have a tendency to set my teeth on edge! - so I was really pleased to discover a manual toothbrush that leaves my mouth feeling really tingly clean all over.

But that said, finding the right toothbrush is perhaps only the first step in beating your halitosis hell for good.

There are also several other factors that can have a big impact on getting rid of bad breath forever, such as the exact way in which you brush your teeth and mouth, how long you brush for, and the particular type of toothpaste you use.

If you’re interested in reading more about each of these additional factors, you may find this report we found online helpful.

It looks at these very issues in detail, as well as offering advice on a simple home remedy to cure bad breath permanently.