When did you last time replace your toothbrush?Like, six months ago or maybe a year ago?
If so, you should be worried about this: you’ve been reinstating old bacteria in the mouth, no matter how good you’ve been brushing and flossing your teeth.
The worst that could happen, according to Melissa Thompson, DMD, is, periodontal disease, major plaque and tooth loss.She explains that, over time the bristles get tattered and cannot clean the areas between the teeth, and that leads to new plaque.Plaque causes cavity, and also can cause irritation and inflammation, which can lead to gingivitis or gum disease.
What will possibly happen: plaque buildup and your toothbrush will become so frayed, that you’d usually almost replace it before you did the real damage, states professor and director of oral biology at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, John Grbic.He also says that toothbrush with bristles that bend are very important for oral health.
Thompson explains that many people will rather overbrush their teeth instead to buy a new toothbrush, which is a very bad decision. This can lead to ultra-sensitive gums and V-shaped notches.
Another very important thing is: do not use the same toothbrush after being sick.The viruses and bacteria can live up to 3 days on that toothbrush. At that time your body already built up the antibodies to fight the disease and you don’t need to replace them, says Edita Outericka, DMD.
We hope all these reasons were enough to make you swamp the old toothbrush.The ADA recommends replacing the old toothbrush every 3-4 month, or every season, as Thompson says.
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