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Dentists says the next time you reach for your toothbrush each morning, you may not realize what’s hanging out on its bristles.
Most of us just rinse our toothbrush head after we are done brushing.
Even some healthy microorganisms found on your toothbrush can cause infections. These microorganisms can enter your gum tissue due to an injury, a break, or an oral ulcer.
Your toothbrushes are not required to be in sterile packaging. Those packaging may have some bacteria even though the packaging looks clean.
While there is no clinical evidence that soaking a toothbrush in mouthwash has a good effect, it will not hurt or damage the toothbrush. If you would like to sanitize your toothbrush, your toothbrush heads should be fully immersed for at least 15 minutes in antibacterial mouthwash. Any longer could possibly damage the bristles. You should never reuse or share the mouthwash you used to clean your toothbrush, this would defeat the purpose.
Try deep cleaning. We see many types of toothbrush sanitizers you can purchase on the market. The best option is the ultraviolet light that kills microorganisms.
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Store it properly. Dentists mention that it is very important to store your toothbrush properly. After you brush your teeth, do not throw it wet into your medicine cabinet, drawer, or bathroom cup and forget about it. Bacteria like to grow in dark damp places.
Dentists suggest you should store it upright, on a rack or in a cup, where it can air dry better. Remember the lack of air helps foster bacteria.
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We mostly brush our teeth in the bathroom, this very room your toilet is possibly located. This is an easy place to remember to brush your teeth, but it’s not ideal, especially when it comes to the storage of your toothbrush.
Statistics show that 60% of toothbrushes were found to contain fecal particles — 80% of which come from other people using the bathroom.
Finding another location is not always ideal. Dr. Lin suggests you store your toothbrush at least six to eight feet away from the toilet if at all possible. Remember when you are done doing your business, please put the lid down before you flush. Yes, toilet water sprays when you flush, and yes, that water contains germs.
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No Sharing
You may sometimes get tempted to lend a toothbrush to a family member or friend? Dentists say “Don’t”.
When you share your Toothbrush, you transfer saliva and bacteria — even the bad kind that can cause tooth decay. “ Tooth decay is the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth.” This should be one more reason not to share your toothbrush.
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When should I call it quits on that old toothbrush?
When to call it quits. The American Dental Association recommends you swap out that old toothbrush for new one ever every 3 to 4 months, or when the bristles start to show signs of wear.
