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Posted on 3/10/2018 by Moyer Office |
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 It's always a good idea to replace or disinfect your toothbrush when you get over a cold. Even though you won't be able to catch the same virus that you had before, you can still get sick from a different strain that's left on your toothbrush. You don't want to disinfect your toothbrush too much, because this will cause your toothbrush to dry out and it will not clean your teeth like it used to. There are many different types of bacteria that can grow on your toothbrush, even the ones that contain the flu, stomach virus, and strep just to list a few and there are other types of virus's that you can get besides them. In this article we are going to list some of the types of virus's that you will need to change your toothbrush. Virus's That Will Require a Toothbrush Change
It's always best to keep extra toothbrushes on hand due to illnesses and the flu season. We recommend you change out your toothbrush once every 2-3 months, to keep your teeth and mouth free from bacteria. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call! |
