{"id":337,"date":"2020-04-16T18:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T18:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2020-05-01T18:49:31","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T18:49:31","slug":"how-to-disinfect-your-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/how-to-disinfect-your-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Disinfect Your Toothbrush"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Because of COVID-19, people all over the world are taking hygiene<\/a> a whole lot more seriously than ever before. People are deep cleaning everything around their house. However, what many people fail to disinfect on a regular basis is their toothbrush. The bristles of your toothbrush are exposed to the bacteria and food particles on your teeth twice a day (or, at least, they should be), so they can quickly become a breeding ground for germs, including the coronavirus. That\u2019s why, in today\u2019s blog post, we\u2019re going over how to thoroughly disinfect your toothbrush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Caring for Your Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Microorganisms from your mouth and the toothbrush\u2019s environment can grow on the bristles even after you brush. The American Dental Association recommends rinsing the bristles off with hot water after you\u2019re finished brushing to kill off any germs. Once the brush is clean, store it in its own toothbrush holder. Otherwise, it could harbor germs from other brushes. Don\u2019t store your brush in a closed container since those are hard to keep sterile. Lastly, replace your toothbrush every three months, or sooner if you have been sick or the bristles appear frayed or worn down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disinfecting Toothbrush Bristles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At least once a week, you should engage in one of the following practices to deep clean your toothbrush:<\/p>\n\n\n\n