Toothbrushes teeming with harmful bacteria

Such a harmless thing as a toothbrush able to be a source of serious potential threat to human health. Checking the status of randomly selected brushes showed that these personal care items may be infested with bacteria, with and those that live in remote locations or in the toilet wastes.

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So scientists have found that a "Uzan" toothbrush can become a haven for nearly one hundred million bacteria, including experts found and Escherichia coli that cause indigestion, and staphylococci - activators of many infectious diseases, including severe skin infections.

At the same time, dentists claim that the lion's share of the bacteria that live on the brush, moved her mouth person. The main source of oral bacteria - plaque. When we clean the teeth, the bacteria are deposited on a toothbrush.

Thus, the catch from the use of the toothbrush is quite real. However, physicians console: healthy people are not afraid of cleaning. But if the immune system is weakened, the best of the old brush to get rid of, and the need to use the new, carefully observing precautions.

In particular, the toothbrush should be located as far away from the toilet, because every time the toilet flushing in the air directs a flow of bacteria that settle on objects located in the neighborhood.

In addition, the toothbrush should be thoroughly washed after each use, and store - in a dry place (moist environment promotes the growth of bacteria). Some of hygienic purposes covered brush cap, put it in its case. This is mistake. Closed space, on the contrary, creates additional conditions for bacteria. But keep your toothbrush away from prying brushes really need to, because in contact with each other, exchanged the brush bacteria.

Change the brush regularly, because it is one of the measures to protect against bacteria. Employees of the American Dental Association recommend doing this every three or four months. However, we must take into account the extent to worn bristles (if hard, then the replacement is better not pull). If you often have a cold, you have a rather weak immune system, change your toothbrush often also better. And do not forget the plaque - to deal with it, there are not only brush. (READ MORE)

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