Hi,I found somewhere on the internet that you can use antibacterial
to clean your toothbrush to kill bacteria on it.I have been doing
it for a week and have now found that my gums have a slight
irritation and when I floss between every tooth the gum is sore.
Is there any rinse I can use or method to trest this irritation
obviously caused from this experiment or is it recommended
to see my dentist? thanks all
2006-08-12 06:39:32 · 12 answers · asked by sheila_8276 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I use mouth wash to clean mine.
2006-08-12 07:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by hello 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use hydrogen peroxide on the toothbrush and replace every two weeks. Also store the brush in the medicine cabinet. Rinse with 1 part salt to 9 parts water for a few days then if the condition still exists see your dentist. You can overdo brushing and flossing causing more harm than good.
2006-08-12 13:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by lona b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new toothbrush first. The residue may still be on there even if you quit using the antibacterial. You might go without flossing for a couple of days because if it is irritated the flossing could be keeping it from healing. Don't stop brushing though. Then you could really have problems. If that doesn't work or if it continues to get worse, then see your dentist.
2006-08-12 13:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by Heather B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your dentist. Aqua Fresh used to make a toothbrush cleaner that resembled Denture cleaners. I use it to clean my toothbrush and it does a great job. It may be better to purchase a new toothbrush.
2006-08-12 13:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kim 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i was you i would throw that toothbrush away and buy a new one and then you need to go to the dentist you could have got a infection on your gums with the soap on the toothbrush.
2006-08-12 13:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if you should be using antibacterial soap, i heard soaking your tooth brush in mouthwash is better. anyways, if your gums are sore try rinsing your mouth with peroxide and salt.
2006-08-12 13:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by xashleyleyx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to do it is boil it for a few mins.
No amount of soap ever gets rid of all bacteria.
2006-08-12 13:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to visit your dentist and dont do experiments like this without checking with a professional in the future...
2006-08-12 13:48:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best idea will be to buy a new toothbrush
2006-08-12 13:44:15 · answer #9 · answered by eeeeeeeeee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide and water. You can also use peroxide to sanitize your toothbrushes.
2006-08-12 13:46:35 · answer #10 · answered by Georgia Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋