Many factors must be considered when choosing a toothbrush cover, including the material used to make the cover. There are several different types of toothbrushes that are commonly used so it is important that a cover fits a given toothbrush. Although covers for toothbrushes are made most commonly from plastic, you may be able to find covers made from other materials. The amount of ventilation provided by the cover could be important as well.
There are different types of toothbrush covers, and they may be designed to achieve different goals. One of the most common types of covers protects the bristles from coming into contact with dust, dirt, and other debris by slipping over the head of a toothbrush. Ventilation is a key feature for this type of cover because you may need to place a wet toothbrush inside of the cover and will want it to dry properly. Other toothbrush covers completely enclose the head of a toothbrush with a nearly airtight seal and are meant only for long term storage.
Some toothbrush covers protect the entire toothbrush, not just the head or bristles, which many people utilize for travel. Generally, the items have ventilation holes that allow the toothbrush to dry, but some may be designed without ventilation holes to keep the moisture from leaking onto other items.
The number of toothbrush covers you want to purchase at one time can be an important factor. It is possible to buy a single toothbrush cover, but covers sometimes are sold in packages of two to four. If you are buying covers for other members of your family, it may be preferable to purchase a pack that contains more than one cover. It may be a good idea to purchase a twin pack of covers for each person in case one gets lost or soiled. If you have separate toothbrushes for home and travel, you also may want covers for each.
A toothbrush cover can be stylish or fun as well. Some people may not care what the toothbrush cover looks like, while others may want covers that are of a certain color or compliment bathroom décor or a travel toiletry case. Children also may be fond of covers that feature a fun or silly design, often with bright colors, animals, or cartoon characters.
These covers are usually inexpensive accessories, but some types may cost more than others. Prices may depend on the size, shape, and material. Usually, an inexpensive plastic case will be most functional for travel, but for home use, people sometimes want more elaborate covers. For example, ceramic toothbrush covers with beautiful designs may be both visually appealing and functional, but they also will cost more.