Toothbrushes are important tools for our health.
... but they can also contain millions of bacteria ...
Here are some tips for your toothbrush to stay a healthy toothbrush!
Change your toothbrush regularly ... but when?
It is traditionally recommended to change your toothbrush every three months; but this delay is an absolute maximum.
Under certain conditions, it is advisable to change your toothbrush more often:
When you are sick
If your immune system is disrupted or weakened.
If the toothbrush shows signs of wear (the hairs are no longer parallel and straight, for example)
It is important to properly store your toothbrush
Thoroughly rinse your toothbrush after brushing your teeth.
The toothbrush should be stored vertically, with the head up, and not lying on a surface where bacteria could multiply.
Also avoid cases that cover the heads of toothbrushes, they are favorable to bacteria.
Moisture is the friend of germs, it is important that your toothbrush can dry completely between two brushings.
If your toilets are located in the bathroom, also think about keeping your toothbrush away from the toilet ...
Brushing your teeth also protects ... the toothbrush
To reduce the amount of bacteria on your toothbrush, you can also use an antibacterial mouthwash before brushing, but also simply brush your teeth carefully twice a day.
Indeed, the fewer bacteria in your mouth, the less it will remain on your toothbrush after brushing ... It makes sense.
Bacteria and our oral health:
Bacteria play a dual role in our oral health.
They are an enemy because their excessive multiplication causes the development of dental plaque, gum disease, and various infections. That said, it's also not helpful to become paranoid: our mouth is designed to collect many bacteria when we eat, and it has many defenses that normally prevent us from doing too much harm.
