How To Use And Maintain The Toothbrush

Ways to use toothbrushes correctly are:

1. After each use of the toothbrush, wash it thoroughly and shake off the water as much as possible. Put the toothbrush head up in the mouthwash cup, or place it in a ventilated place with sunlight to dry it and sterilize it.

2. If conditions permit, you can purchase 2 or 3 toothbrushes in rotation at the same time to extend the drying time of the toothbrushes. This is especially important for people with gingivitis and periodontitis. In addition, alternate use can also maintain the elasticity of the toothbrush bristles.

3. Old toothbrushes with loose or curled bristles that have lost their elasticity must be replaced in time, otherwise it will be harmful to teeth and gums.

4. Children living in groups should thoroughly clean and disinfect their toothbrushes once a week.

5. Toothbrushes cannot be used together to prevent mutual infection of diseases.

6. Toothbrushes should not be placed in the toilet or bathroom, and should be kept at a certain distance from the cleaning supplies.

As long as the toothbrush is used for a period of time, a large number of bacteria will grow and multiply, including Candida albicans, Streptococcus hemolyticus, and pneumococcus. These bacteria will directly invade the human digestive tract and respiratory tract through the oral cavity, and may cause enteritis and lung infections. At the same time, if they enter the human blood through the damaged part of the oral mucosa, it will cause serious blood diseases. Therefore, after using the toothbrush, in addition to keeping the toothbrush as dry as possible, it is best to often expose the toothbrush to the sun for disinfection. The place where the toothbrush and toothpaste is usually stored should be ventilated and dry, otherwise it will breed bacteria and other harmful health Of microorganisms. The renewal frequency of the toothbrush should be between one month and two months.