How many feet have Dentists recommended that a toothbrush be kept.....?

Question

away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles
resulting from the flush.


(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now.)

Answer 1

We had this discussion in my microbiology course....while there are recommendations, it doesn't really matter...if you get airborn particles on your toothbrush, your immune system is well-equipped to handle them. Bacteria require just-right conditions to thrive...its not likely a colony is going to form on your toothbrush.

Now if you drop your toothbrush in the toilet...(you immune system could probably handle that too but....)..then I would just toss the brush...LOL

Answer 2

Just get a toothbrush holder....that's what I did. Also, I know it sounds silly, but every once in a while I'll stick my toothbrush in a glass of water and put it in the microwave for about 3 minutes (until it starts boiling). Then I'm not worried about the germs.

Answer 3

Ways to avoid the spread of bacteria are to close the lid before you flush and to keep your toothbrush inside a container. You can get one for .99 cents.

Answer 4

have you ever seen myth busters? their was a whole segment on that show about this very same thing, and the answer they come up with was this: the toothbrushes in the bathroom as well as the ones in the kitchen all had air born particles from the toilet on them.

Answer 5

8 feet away.

close the lid to the toilet when you flush.

Answer 6

if you live it in the bathroom cover it anytime. never live it in your hotel bedroom. you never know what the housekeepers do with your toothbrush.

Answer 7

your question just gave me the chills ~runs to bathroom to burn toothbrush~