{"id":1158,"date":"2014-07-30T11:06:02","date_gmt":"2014-07-30T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2014\/07\/six-important-toothbrush-care-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:39:55","slug":"six-important-toothbrush-care-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/six-important-toothbrush-care-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Important Toothbrush Care Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/toothbrushcare_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-899186\" \/><strong>OUR TOOTHBRUSHES <\/strong>fend off plaque and bacteria, help keep our teeth sparkling, and leave our mouths feeling squeaky clean! But how squeaky clean is your TOOTHBRUSH?\n<h3><strong>Toothbrush DON\u2019Ts<\/strong><\/h3><h4>Don\u2019t Store Your Toothbrush In A Closed, Dark Space<\/h4>\nA moist, enclosed environment (like a container or cupboard) is <em>not<\/em> a good place to keep your toothbrush. Bacteria thrive in dark, wet conditions without circulation.\n<h4>Don\u2019t Share Your Toothbrush (Gross)<\/h4>\nWhen you share your toothbrush you share bacteria, including bacteria that can cause dental decay and periodontal disease.\n<h4>Don\u2019t Keep Your Toothbrush Near The Toilet<\/h4>\nPut your toothbrush as far away from the toilet as possible\u2014at least six feet is a good rule of thumb. Because of \u201cairborne particles\u201d, always flush with the lid down. Enough said.\n<h3><strong>Toothbrush DOs<\/strong><\/h3><h4>Replace Your Toothbrush<\/h4>\nReplace your toothbrush every 3-4 months, or when the bristles get frayed. This not only ensures that it cleans your teeth better, but it eliminates the bacteria buildup issue. If you\u2019ve been sick or are recovering from a cold, consider changing your toothbrush.\n<h4>Rinse Your Toothbrush After Using It<\/h4>\nThoroughly rinse your toothbrush with water after each use. Rinsing it washes out debris and bacteria left behind. You can also deep clean it by swishing it around in mouthwash.\n<h4>Keep Your Toothbrush Dry<\/h4>\nStore your toothbrush upright in the open air. This allows it to dry out and not develop mold.\n\n\n<h3><strong>Care For Your Toothbrush And It Will Care For You<\/strong><\/h3><strong>Keeping your toothbrush clean will help both your overall health and your oral health.<\/strong> Where do you keep YOUR toothbrush? Let us know in a comment below. 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