Dental care has become increasingly difficult in this fast-paced era and due to the scarcity of time. Therefore, following minute steps or procedures could be highly effective to evade colossal dental problems and save time in the long run. And an effective measure towards this, is to sanitize your toothbrush. The mouth contains bacteria and so does the bathroom. So, it is impossible for the toothbrush to stay sanitized with just a water wash after cleansing the teeth.<\/p>\n
Toothbrush sanitizing \u00a1s not synonymous to sterilizing.\u00a0 Sanitation helps in getting rid of almost 99.9 percent of bacteria whereas sterilization kills living organisms. Brushing our teeth is quite vital \u00a1n our day-to-day life in order to keep and maintain personal oral hygiene and for the removal of plaque. And for this, certain appropriate measures need to be taken.<\/p>\n
As a result of a recent research, scientists have found that toothbrushes engulf microorganisms that can result in an oral,\u00a0 dental or infection of some kind. We are acquainted with the fact that an oral cavity is an umbrella to hundreds of different types of microorganisms, which in a way gets transferred to the toothbrush. There is also a probability that the microorganisms in the environment make room for itself on the toothbrush on its own. Also, toothbrushes may even have bacteria on them right out of the box since they are not required to be sold in a sterile package.<\/p>\n
Our schedules are so busy that we have time for nothing and that leads to the negligence of petty issues like washing toothbrush properly, which in turn contributes to dental problems. The majority of us simply clean or scrub the head of the toothbrush only once after we complete the brushing process. It would be more hygienic if the toothbrush could be rinsed in lukewarm water to get rid of food debris and leftover toothpaste in the bristles.<\/p>\n
Clinically there is no evidence that if a\u00a0 toothbrush is soaked in antibacterial mouthwash \u00a1t would deliver positive results but it won\u2019t disrupt the toothbrush in any way either.<\/p>\n
Gum disease (periodontal) and health complications share a strong alliance and result in hazardous diseases such as stroke, heart disease, etc. It also affects pregnant women in terms of low birth weight and pre-term babies.\u00a0 Research shows that 90 per cent of diseases and health hazards are likely to have oral manifestations like swollen mouth ulcers, gums, excessive gum problems, and dry mouth. Other diseases include diabetes, leukaemia,\u00a0 pancreatic cancer, oral cancer, kidney disease and heart disease.<\/p>\n
A dentist may be a saviour if a proper diagnosis can be conducted from the roots in its infant stages. Routine visits to a dentist can also help in keeping one\u2019s smile attractive. This would also enable dentists to foretell a lot more about one\u2019s health which includes whether or not one may develop a\u00a0 disease like diabetes in the near future.<\/p>\n
Research has proven that our mouth acts like a mirror that reflects the\u00a0 condition of the body. On the contrary,\u00a0 poor oral health, heralds a plethora of health problems. And, good oral health keeps diseases from occurring.<\/p>\n
According to dentists, the growth and abundance of bacteria on toothbrushes requires dark, warm and humid\u00a0 conditions. Veiling a toothbrush in a\u00a0 dosed area can invite problems. One\u00a0 should always keep the toothbrush dry,\u00a0 airy and in a holder that does not come\u00a0 in contact with the bristles or other\u00a0 toothbrushes. The toothbrush should\u00a0 be replaced every three to four months.\u00a0 Also, keep in mind that the sharing of toothbrushes contribute to the problem on a massive scale.<\/p>\n
If anyone in the family gets infected because of a contagious agent,\u00a0 following some preventive measures can help. Replacing toothbrushes every three to four months, purchasing expendable toothbrushes and using an antibacterial mouthwash for rinsing and soaking is beneficial. Also, you need to know that a UV sanitizer will not result in a maximum removal of germs. Another flaw in the usage of UV\u00a0 sanitizer is that the ultraviolet light may destroy the bristles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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