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Brushing and flossing is imperative to one’s personal oral hygiene routine. It helps remove plaque from the teeth and keeps the teeth 
and gums as healthy as possible. Appropriate toothbrush care and maintenance are important to keep oral hygiene as great as it should be. Your South Atlanta, GA dentist, Dr. Travon Holt and Dr. Tarem Henricks, can offer helpful tips to ensure your oral health is at its best.
Keep Your Toothbrush Clean
Studies have studied whether or not toothbrushes harbor microorganisms that could cause infection. Because of this possibility, it’s important to care for your toothbrush to help prevent this from occurring to you. The ADA, the Council on Scientific Affairs as well as Dr. Holt and Dr. Henricks at Dentistry at Camp Creek in Atlanta all recommend these helpful tips.
- Don’t share toothbrushes. Sharing a toothbrush can result in exchanging bodily fluids that could cause a disease to develop. This is especially important for individuals with a compromised or weakened immune system.
- Rinse toothbrushes after brushing. Always store the brush in an upright position and allow the brush to air dry until it is used again. Do not store more than one toothbrush together to prevent cross contamination.
- Replace toothbrushes every three to four months. The bristles can become worn and won’t brush as effectively. Check brushes often for wear. Also, children’s toothbrushes should be replaced more often than adult ones.
- Don’t cover toothbrushes or store them in closed containers as a moist environment leads to bacterial growth.
Ultimately, these toothbrush cleaning tips can help protect you and your oral health. These tips, as well as regular dental examinations and cleanings, will keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible. To schedule an appointment with a South Atlanta, GA dentist, call Dentistry at Camp Creek at 404-629-9290.