When a child or anyone for that matter has a virus,cold or flu should you get a new toothbrush after every cold or just rinse the toothbrush with really hot water? Any suggestions would be great.
2007-01-03 23:21:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
A mouth is riddled with bacteria -already-. You really don't want to know what's sitting on a toothbrush. Just keep a separate toothbrush for everyone. Because you are living under the same roof, you are going to be breathing the same air, and probably breathed the cold or virus germs a long time ago (or got them off of the table or dirty kid's hands). You want to change a toothbrush when the bristles start getting frayed and no longer are effective in cleaning teeth. If you have any questions, bring your toothbrush (in a ziplock bag) to your dentist and ask if it is time to be replaced.
2007-01-04 00:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the toothbrush is old then wash in hot water. Generally toothbrushes are meant to be replaced every 6 months.
2007-01-04 07:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We put our toothbrushes in the dishwasher every time we get a cold. You should replace your toothbrush every 3 months.
2007-01-04 09:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by crashfeldman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toothbrushes wear out easily so change very often...especially after a cold or flu
2007-01-04 08:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by boomboom28655 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its recommended, but I can see how that can be a pain since kids get sick more often the adults. You can always get some alcohol, pour it in a glass, then dip and leave the brush head there for a couple minutes. Take it out then wash it off really well. Any bacteria should be gone then.
2007-01-04 07:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Brian F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new toothbrush they wear out fast anyway
2007-01-04 07:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by lonetraveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to pause for thought err on the side of caution and buy a new one.
Remember that boiling or using disinfectants on a tooth brush could damage the brush and reduce it effectiveness at cleaning your teeth.
2007-01-04 07:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by m0rrell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if the toothbrush is new and you really do not want to throw it away, you can soak in in mouthwash.
2007-01-04 07:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by tnbadbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your spose to change it after you got over the flu or when it dies down a little bit because other wise it can last for longer becasue you putting the virus back inside you
2007-01-04 07:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot water is not a disinfectant, get rid of the $0.99 tooth brush and simply buy a new one.
2007-01-04 07:24:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋