CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – We’re advised to brush our teeth two to three times a day. Imagine how many germs are on that brush after so much usage. That’s why Orthodontist Dr. Janice Yanni recommends replacing your toothbrush every three months. Do you know how many bacteria live on your toothbrush? Brace yourself! Researchers have found that a single toothbrush can be loaded with as many as 10 million germs and bacteria. In fact, recent studies even found that your toothbrush could be a breeding Toothbrushes stored in bathrooms are contaminated with a wide range of bacteria, including fecal germs, a new study finds. Ok! So you wash your hands before eating and brush your teeth before sleeping but is that enough to keep germs and bacteria at bay? Could Your Toothbrush Be Making You Sick? You probably won't get an infection from your own toothbrush. Even if your brush is covered in bacteria, your immune system can usually take care of any bacterial invaders. However, you should still care for your The average toothbrush acts as a "lightning rod" for viruses and bacteria, with an estimated 10 million microbes that can be found on your toothbrush. Because of the sheer variety of germs, they can harbor more pathogens than the average toilet seat. Proper handling and maintenance of your toothbrush is important to your overall health. Did you know that Staphylococci, coliforms, pseudomonads, yeasts, intestinal bacteria and even fecal germs may be on your toothbrush? Appropriate toothbrush storage and .
Studies show that an exposed toothbrush is subjected to multiple airborne and surface microbes. I am not germaphobic, but I often think about germs when I place my toothbrush in my mouth, especially when family members are sick. Our toothbrushes spend Washington: A new research has revealed that bacterial growth on hollow-head toothbrushes is 3,000 times more than solid-head power toothbrushes. According to researchers at the University of Texas, microbial counts were lower in the solid-head toothbrush out of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston indicates that solid headed toothbrushes retain less bacteria than hollow headed ones when it comes to powered toothbrushes. While this seems like a simple matter it could add up to Proper handling and care of your toothbrush is important to your overall health." What constitutes proper care and handling? Geisinger answers several questions that may help better protect families from toothbrush germs. Q. Can bacteria from your toilet .
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