These are the 10 commandments for taking care of your toothbrush. Do you keep it near the toilet or next to other brushes?<\/p>\n
It’s time for a change. The toothbrush is holy of all devotion.<\/p>\n
It deserves everything because it is an indispensable tool for keeping our mouths healthy.<\/p>\n
It is responsible for removing food debris and bacteria from our teeth and gums, but where do these go?<\/p>\n
Correct, on your brush.<\/p>\n
No matter how hard you spray the water after brushing, bacteria can return in several ways.<\/p>\n
Therefore, if you don’t want the circle to close and they return to your mouth again, we will tell you what the 10 commandments are that you must follow so that your brush is always ready to do its job.<\/p>\n
A toothbrush has a lifespan of about 3 months and we must ensure that it remains in the best hygienic conditions throughout this period.<\/p>\n
Over the course of these months, the filaments weaken and lose effectiveness, and bacterial contamination can settle there.<\/p>\n
Normally, your toothbrush has faced millions of bacteria, blood, oral debris at least a couple of times a day… It has taken care of all the dirty work so that you can show off a healthy and radiant smile.<\/p>\n
But until the time comes for its well-deserved retirement, it’s up to you to extend its useful, germ-free life as much as possible.<\/p>\n
How?<\/p>\n
Following these 10 commandments: Don’t share it with anyone.<\/p>\n
It is non-transferable.<\/p>\n
Your toothbrush is yours, and yours alone, regardless of the emotional ties you may have around it.<\/p>\n
Which brings us to the next tip.<\/p>\n
Do not keep it together with other brushes.<\/p>\n
If you clean it together with other brushes, the transmission of germs is guaranteed.<\/p>\n
Therefore, you should not share a container or glass with other brushes, or at least they should be kept separate, avoiding contact between them.<\/p>\n
You won’t forget to wash your hands.<\/p>\n
Hygiene from start to finish.<\/p>\n
Always wash your hands before and after handling your brush, in order to avoid transferring bacteria from one place to another.<\/p>\n
Don’t store it without cleaning it.<\/p>\n
Clean it after brushing.<\/p>\n
It is not enough to simply rinse the head with tap water.<\/p>\n
You should also disinfect it from time to time.<\/p>\n
You can immerse it in a mouthwash with chlorhexidine for 1 minute.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget to clean the brush handle too.<\/p>\n
It can be full of dirt, toothpaste residue and, ultimately, more germs.<\/p>\n
You won’t leave it wet.<\/p>\n
Shake it after washing and straighten it alone with the head up and in the air.<\/p>\n
You will not cover it.<\/p>\n
Using covers without ventilation or storing it in closed containers creates a humid environment that causes bacteria to proliferate.<\/p>\n
Caps with holes are more recommended, as they allow ventilation, help it dry and prevent contact with the filaments of other brushes (if we don’t have it in an exclusive place).<\/p>\n
You won’t pressure him.<\/p>\n
One of the main reasons that shortens the life of your toothbrush is pressing it too hard against your teeth.<\/p>\n
Not only is it unnecessary to press while brushing, but it can also cause problems, such as gum recession.<\/p>\n
Think of the brush as a broom and not a scrubbing stick, and we should sweep and not scrub hard.<\/p>\n
You won’t have it near the toilet.<\/p>\n
When flushing the cistern, bacteria travel much further than we might think.<\/p>\n
For this reason, you should keep your toothbrush at least one meter away from the toilet and don’t forget to always keep the lid closed, especially before flushing the toilet.<\/p>\n
It would be better if you kept it in a closet, trying to make sure it is well ventilated.<\/p>\n
Only in this way can you prevent the bacteria that roam freely in our bathroom from ending up on your toothbrush.<\/p>\n
You will not put it in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n
At first glance it might seem like a good idea, but it isn’t.<\/p>\n
In fact, putting your toothbrush in the dishwasher or microwave (yes, microwave) with the intention of disinfecting it can end up damaging it.<\/p>\n
You will not prolong his life any longer than necessary.<\/p>\n
No matter how much you’ve grown fond of that toothbrush, it may be time to say goodbye.<\/p>\n
The condition of its filaments and the passage of time will tell you when it is time to renew it.<\/p>\n
If you have had a cold, the flu, Covid or have suffered from any infection in your mouth or throat, it would be better to change your toothbrush for a new one.<\/p>\n
Germs could still be present in the brush filaments and reactivate the infection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2972,"template":"","categoria":[67],"class_list":["post-2700","actualitat","type-actualitat","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria-salut-bucodental"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat\/2700","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/actualitat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/actualitat"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2972"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clinicacervera.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria?post=2700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}