Arthritis and Teeth Brushing
Key points
- Arthritis can turn a daily task such as brushing your teeth into a painful and awkward chore.
- One solution is to attach your toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band, or to strap it to a sponge or similar object, according to the Johns Hopkins University Geriatrics Center.
- If you have restricted shoulder movement, try lengthening the brush's handle by attaching a longer piece of wood or plastic.
Arthritis can turn a daily task such as brushing your teeth into a painful and awkward chore.
One solution is to attach your toothbrush handle to your hand with a wide elastic band, or to strap it to a sponge or similar object, according to the Johns Hopkins University Geriatrics Center.
If you have restricted shoulder movement, try lengthening the brush's handle by attaching a longer piece of wood or plastic.
You can also limit motion by using an electric toothbrush.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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