Do you also have a toothbrush with its cover at home? Never do that again, here’s the reason that will amaze you!
We all have a toothbrush in the bathroom, the manual one inside a glass or something similar. Many then, for hygiene reasons, leave the toothbrush cover on top of its bristles, which is usually made of plastic.
But did you know that Isn’t that something to do at all? Even dentists advise against it. Let’s find out together the reasons behind it. Scroll down the next few lines and inform yourself well for your health.
Toothbrush cover? Absolutely not!
All of us there We brush our teeth several times a day to keep our mouth and teeth healthy. Even small children learn this healthy and correct habit. But did you know that one a large part of the population does not use a toothbrush right? According to recent statistics we are talking about 70%.
The first mistake that is made, with regards to oral hygiene, is one’s own how we store our toothbrush. Have you ever noticed that when we buy it Is there a toothbrush cover in the package? Here you must never use it after brushing your teeth.
Do you know why? It has wet bristles and by closing it in the plastic container, bacteria and mold can develop there. It is also super recommended to avoid storing it in closed drawers or doors. The ideal is to let it dry in the air and away from the toilet. If we place it nearby, it could attract fecal bacteria.
We keep ours toothbrush in a cup or glass but vertically and making sure it does not touch other bristles. Let us also remember that after brushing your teeth it is good to rinse your toothbrush carefully too. We remove, if there are, any food residues.
Is very important change it every three months or soHowever, we always check our bristles. They are the real indicator of the health of our toothbrush. If they are no longer straight it is time to make the change.
Remember then that the correct way to throw away the toothbrush it is in the unsorted bin and not in that of plastic as surely you would have thought! Also pay attention to the environment, please. Keep following us to always discover some new and particular idea concerning the world around us and everything that can help us to feel better.