Have you ever paid attention to your toothbrush? How long have you used your toothbrush? Toothbrush is an important tool to protect oral health, but many people don’t pay much attention to the protection and use time of toothbrushes. Sometimes the bristles are mostly fallen down and fall off. Still in use, it is very easy to pose a hazard to the oral cavity. Therefore, we should also have a certain understanding of the hygiene knowledge of toothbrushes in order to restore a healthy oral environment.
After each use of the toothbrush, rinse the toothbrush clean and shake it away as much as possible. Put the toothbrush head up in the mouthwash cup, and keep it in a well-ventilated place with sunlight and away from the sink and toilet. Monotonous and sterilized by sunlight.
can replace 2~3 toothbrushes to extend the monotonous time of toothbrushes. This is especially important for people with gingivitis and periodontitis. Rotation can also maintain the elasticity of the toothbrush bristles.
Toothbrushes currently on the market, after 2~3 months of use, the bristles of the toothbrushes bend. The curved toothbrush bristles are not only difficult to clean the food residue between the teeth, but also scratch the gums. In addition, the toothbrush heads that have been used for too long tend to retain bacteria. Therefore, it is generally recommended to replace the toothbrush every 2 to 3 months. However, those who brush their teeth 3 times a day or those who like to brush their teeth with warm water will wear out the bristles more quickly, so they should change their toothbrushes once a month.
If you have had a cold or other infectious diseases, it is best to replace a new toothbrush after the illness is cured. Before using a new toothbrush, it should be scalded in hot water to soften the bristles and sterilize it.
In addition, family members do not put ten thousand toothbrushes together, but put them in a multi-cylinder, which is more conducive to the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
