HOW TO KEEP YOUR TOOTH BRUSH CLEAN

 HOW TO KEEP TOOTH BRUSH GERM FREE

Tooth brush is a tool to keep your teeth clean, but how to keep your tooth brush clean, no one thinks. 

The fact is your TOOTH BRUSH is home to more than 100 million bacteria. This sounds dangerous but no need to panic as your mouth is also full of bacteria and your tooth brush will not make you sick. But you should keep your tooth brush clean to stay healthy. Illness occurs after there is an unhealthy balance of bacteria in the mouth. The thing to worry about is recurring illness.
There are several things to keep in mind to take care of your tooth brush, WAYS TO KEEP YOUR TOOTH BRUSH CLEAN :-

•  Don't brush where you flush, you should never store your tooth brush close to or above the toilet seat because every time you flush bacteria are released in the air and no one want that bacteria to get on their toothbrush. Tooth brush should be atleast 3 feet away from your toilet, more if possible don't store your brush in the bathroom.
  

• Tooth brush holders, as well can pick up the bacteria spread by flushing. The tooth brush holders are the 3rd most germy household items. Remember to clean your tooth brush holder regularly.
  

• Do not store your tooth brush in a closed container at home, because a wet brush in a closed case is the best environment for the bacterial growth.

• While travelling keep your tooth brush in a container or a case to protect it, but be sure your tooth brush is dry before packing it in the case. 

• Store your tooth brush in an upright position, this allows your brush to dry faster.
  

• Do not let your brush come in contact with other brushes. They can contaminate each other, by transferring bacteria of other person's mouth.
  

• Shake your tooth brush dry after washing, rub the bristles slightly to remove extra water so it dries faster.
  

• Do not soak your tooth brush in any type of cleaner or mouthwash.
  

• Rinse your tooth brush thoroughly before and after every use and place it carefully in a clean and dry place. Never place your tooth brush on the floor.

• Take extra precautions if someone in your home  is sick, keep their tooth brush far from other brushes to prevent infection.

 Now you are intelligent enough to take care of you tooth brush. So keep your tooth brush and tooth both in proper way.

     HAVE A HEALTHY SMILE😁

    THANK YOU

REGARDS : Dr. MITALI PATEL