Toothbrushes, germs, infections, oral care, hygiene
If toothbrushes are not stored or kept in the correct way, one could be brushing their teeth with a loaded of different germs and other harmful microorganisms.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – Germs can be found anywhere, in the water outlets such as taps and showers as well as toothbrushes. The environmental factors such as damp surfaces help growing germs spores and microorganisms.
As it is known keep it hygiene, stay healthy, is an expression can be applied in daily routines.
If toothbrushes are not stored or kept in the correct way, one could be brushing their teeth with a loaded of different germs and other harmful microorganisms.
Dental experts and hygienist always advise public to be aware of the toothbrushes, it can contain a harmful level of germs.
That probably leads to more serious health problems, from getting sore throats, chest infections, stomach bugs and other bacterial and viral infections.
It doesn't matter whether to use an electric or manual toothbrush, “brushing tooth stops plaque from building up and growing variety of germs” according to NHS England researchers and experts.
According to the dental experts, toothbrush with a small head and compact, angled arrangement of long, short round-end bristles will do the work, and medium or soft bristles are suitable for most of the people, however we need to take extra care of it, in term of reducing the germ growing.
Using the toothpaste with the right concentration of fluoride, Adults at least 1,350 parts per million (ppm) fluoride, is another tip from the national health service in the UK to the public.
Children can use family toothpaste, as long as it contains 1350 to 1500 ppm fluoride, however, at age 3 and under if don't have the tooth decay, a lower strength can do the cleaning.
To keep toothbrushes free of germs, we need to take the following dental experts’ advices:
Don’t forget to gargle and spit mouthwash before brushing teeth,
Checking toothbrush for any debris that get stuck in the brush bristles,
Sore throat, stomach bug, cold or flu, consider replacing toothbrush to avoid re-introducing bacteria from illness into,
Shake out any excess water before storing the toothbrush upright in a toothbrush holder,
Don’t forget to replace regularly when the bristles are worn down,
Should also consider replacing the toothbrush after a period of illness,
To help keep the toothbrush protected while out and about, to store in a travel toothbrush tube,
Keep hygiene, stay healthy.