How often should you change your toothbrush?

The main function of a toothbrush is to clean teeth with toothpaste in daily life. It is a very common toothbrush for brushing teeth and gargling. It is a kind of cleaning product basically purchased in daily life. Toothbrushes are also very important for use. After using the toothbrush, rinse it thoroughly and shake off the water as much as possible. Place the mouthwash cup facing upward in a ventilated and well-lit place for drying and sterilization.

A toothbrush will breed a large number of bacteria after being used for a period of time. At the same time, a lot of bacteria will enter the digestive tract and respiratory tract of the human body through oral ulcers and cause enteritis or lung infection. Therefore, if menstrual blood passes through the damaged oral mucosa, it will cause many diseases. Therefore, you must pay attention to the frequency of updating your toothbrush, mainly between one to two months.

(1) Wash your toothbrush thoroughly after each use and shake off as much water as possible. Place the toothbrush head upward in a mouthwash cup or in a well-ventilated, sunny place to dry it and sterilize it.

(2) If conditions permit, you can buy 2 or 3 toothbrushes and use them in rotation to extend the drying time of the toothbrushes. Doing this is especially important for people with gingivitis and periodontitis. In addition, rotating the toothbrush can also maintain the elasticity of the bristles.

(3) Old toothbrushes whose bristles have spread out or curled and have lost their elasticity must be replaced in a timely manner, otherwise it will be harmful to the teeth and gums.

(4) Children living in a group should have their toothbrushes thoroughly cleaned and disinfected once a week.

(5) Toothbrushes should not be shared to prevent cross-infection of diseases.

(6) Toothbrushes should not be placed in the toilet or bathroom and should be kept at a certain distance from washing supplies.[1]

Maintenance details: As long as the toothbrush is used for a period of time, a large number of bacteria will grow and multiply, including Candida albicans, hemolytic Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, etc. These bacteria can directly invade the human digestive tract and respiratory tract through the mouth, which may cause enteritis and lung infections. At the same time, if they enter the human blood through damaged oral mucosa, they will cause serious blood diseases. Therefore, after using a toothbrush, in addition to keeping the toothbrush dry as much as possible, it is best to expose the toothbrush to the sun for disinfection frequently. The place where toothbrushes and toothpaste are usually stored should be ventilated and dry, otherwise bacteria and other microorganisms that are harmful to health will breed. The frequency of toothbrush replacement should be between one to two months.

The above is about the renewal time of toothbrushes. As long as the toothbrush is used for a period of time, a large number of bacteria will grow and multiply. A large number of bacteria pass through the digestive tract and respiratory tract of the human body through oral ulcers and cause enteritis or lung infection. Therefore, if menstrual blood passes through the damaged oral mucosa, it will cause many diseases. Therefore, you must pay attention to the frequency of updating the toothbrush, mainly between one to two months.