Keep Cleanliness Toothbrush - Did you know that our flagship toothbrush to clean germs and bacteria can actually be a nest of germs and cause pain.
To prevent germs, always keep a toothbrush in a place away from the toilet.
"When we hit the flush on the toilet, the steam from the water will be attached to various surfaces in the toilet, including the toothbrush,"said Charles Gerba, a microbiologist.
That is why you should keep a toothbrush at a distance from the closet or enclosed places. In addition, you should brush your teeth with a toothbrush is not adjacent to the property of others to prevent contamination.
Each brush can contain 10 million microbes, including the bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth hole. Microbes can survive up to one day in the toothbrush.
"A toothbrush is an ideal place for a variety of germs and bacteria because they contain water and also food germs. Toothbrush is also the entrance to the human body,"said Dr.Tom Glass, an expert in oral pathology from the University of Oklahoma.
Always clean toothbrush after use and avoid store it in a small, moist and covered.
To prevent infection, you should replace your toothbrush with a new one after you recover from influenza illness. If you suffer from a disease of the immune system, it is advisable to rinse with mouthwash before you brush your teeth.
Another way to reduce bacteria on the brush pile is immersion in liquid antibacterial mouthwash. The experts also suggest to the toothbrush sterilization by placing it in the microwave or dishwasher because it will damage the plastic.