Saturday, 16 December 2017

Know when to say goodbye to your toothbrush and switch to new one




Flossing and brushing your teeth on a regular basis is the best way to have a shiny smile and a strong oral health. We are all aware of the trick of brushing our teeth every night and morning for at least two minutes with fluoride toothpaste and floss once a day to get perfect teeth we all dream for. However, ever you wondered what is the right time to replace your toothbrush?

We all have heard the advice that “change your toothbrush every 3 months", but how many of us actually follow this advice? Do we really think that it is necessary? We think to ourselves, “this is just the trick of toothbrush companies who want to make more money from us," or "It still works fine. Why change that works?" The truth is, you should replace your toothbrush every three months, for many different reasons.

Our toothbrushes are a reproductive area for fungi, germs, and bacteria that can grow to a large extent, if not treated properly. Follow these tips to maintain the hygiene of your toothbrush.

•         Wash it properly under running water and shake well to get rid of all the dirt.
•         Keep it straight. Do not keep it lying down.
•         Make sure it does not touch other things.
•         A wet brush causes bacteria to grow, so keep it open.
•         Allow it to dry completely before using it again.



The importance of going for a new toothbrush is generally not taken into account until the toothbrush starts to lose its bristles and wears out physically. However, dentists suggest that you need to switch the brush after every 3 months no matter what its condition is for good oral hygiene.

After 3 months of use, the toothbrush becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and germs. According to a post on Dentistry IQ, the toothbrush is home to 10 million bacteria and other microorganisms. If used correctly, however, you can kill many of the germs between uses. Toothpaste contains anti-germ components, and letting your brush to dry between uses also kills off the germs. When you are sick, your toothbrush can become home to many more germs and bacteria and must be replaced (even if it was not 3 months). For your wellbeing, we recommend replacing your toothbrush after each infection, flu, cold, mouth sores, or a sore throat.

Another reason is that when you are suffering from a sore throat, colds, flu or other diseases, the bacteria collects on the brush hair that could make you sick again after some time. As mentioned above, the toothbrushes easily catch bacteria from the environment and your mouth.

Maintenance of a proper routine for your toothbrush by replacing it regularly will keep your healthy nag germ free. Your teeth and gums will also stay healthier.

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