I have heard both answers, that it is best to throw and that it is not necessary to throw it away.
2007-03-19 16:08:27 · 13 answers · asked by tori4446 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You can, I mean they are cheap you can always get a new one. Or, you can soak it in peroxide to kill the germs.
2007-03-19 16:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by Nette 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't necessarly have to throw it away unless it has been 3 months or so. There is a soak that you can get in the dental area that will sanatize your toothbrush or you can soak it in bleach (1T) and 1-2 C water. That will also kill the bacteria after the virus or a good treatment once a month.
2007-03-19 16:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by Sheila 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly Yes! Toothbrushes are an excellent breedingground for bacteria since they are moist and many viruses are stable outside the human body. So brushing your teeth with that same toothbrush will put the virus back in your body again. Throw it away and get a new one!
2007-03-19 16:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically since your body has recovered from the virus you now have some antibodies built up against it so you couldn't recatch the same virus from you toothbrush. But that being said it is good to change toothbrushes often so this is as good a time as any so why not.
2007-03-19 16:14:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is actual, yet because you're nonetheless ill, there is not any aspect in tossing it in simple terms yet. somewhat, rinse your toothbrush below warm tap water to sparkling it, then placed a touch mouthwash in a pitcher, and stick your brush in the mouthwash, with the bristles submerged. which will kill the germs and viruses on it. replace the mouthwash the following day, you in simple terms favor sufficient to submerge the bristles. in simple terms shop doing this till you're over the sore throat. Then in case you want to, get a sparkling Oral B brush. Their toothbrushes are more straightforward on your gums and teeth teeth. I disinfect my toothbrush each evening with assistance from soaking in mouthwash for a minute or 2 formerly putting it away to dry. I enable the mouthwash dry on the bristles. If I definitely have a cold or sore throat I submerge it in one day somewhat. you are able to purchase little extremely violet lighting fixtures that kill the bacteria on your brush. you in simple terms rinse it sparkling and placed it in this little gadget and its waiting to flow for the subsequent brushing. if you're fairly in touch, you should purchase this type of lighting fixtures, yet i don't believe of its mandatory. The mouthwash looks to do the trick.
2016-11-26 23:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always run your toothbrush through the dishwasher. I do this with my kids' toothbrushes. I also have a sanitizing cycle that I use.
2007-03-19 16:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by LC850 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put it in boiling water for a few minutes or microwave it, that'll kill the germs just fine.
2007-03-19 16:11:17 · answer #7 · answered by chattychica04 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a very smart idea. We all have not been diligent about such practices but it is worth the cost.
2007-03-19 16:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by Brick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no-
you cant catch the same virus twice-
after you have it once you become immune to it
2007-03-19 16:17:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can. Or you can just disinfect the old one (boil, dip in alcohol, etc)
2007-03-19 16:17:09 · answer #10 · answered by watanake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋