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AnswerBank Answer:

Why do toothbrush companies have soft-, medium- and hard-bristled brushes?

Toothbrush manufacturers give people options because different people have different preferences. No bristle type is more effective at cleaning teeth, however soft gentle brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush is overall less damaging to enamel and gums than a vigorous scrubbing with a hard-bristled toothbrush.

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