I just got over a sore throat a few days ago.my friend said not to use my toothbrush because it can give me a cold again.Is that true?Should I throw away my toothbrush and get another one?Someone please let me know
2007-12-16 03:31:24 · 6 answers · asked by rez k 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes it can it carries the germs from your mouth and when you get sick and you put it back in your mouth they are still there,throw that thing away and get a new one,and yeah by the way get you a toothbrush cover and it will help keep your toothbrush from getting to many germs on there,okay.
2007-12-16 03:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend is right. You should always change your toothbrush after a cold. Germs can live on a surface for a long time. Especially a moist surface, a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Glad to hear that your feeling better!
2007-12-16 03:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by gypsy giraffe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soaking it in peroxide or alcohol might probable kill any residue chilly insects. make certain you rinse it properly in warm water after soaking it, fairly in case you employ alcohol. It would not flavor very sturdy ;-)) you besides mght ought to scrub the interior the toothpaste lid and the place you squeeze the previous out from while you're worried approximately those germs reason you little question touch the top of the tube on your brush to get the paste on it.
2016-11-27 20:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your toothbrush would contain a lot of germs. Get a new one regularly, and, in between, clean it with peroxide regularly then rinse it with water.
2007-12-16 06:50:59 · answer #4 · answered by Pascha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dentists say you should change your tooth brush after getting over a cold, so it must be able to reinfect you. so yes i would throw that old toothbrush away and get a new one.
2007-12-16 03:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure
Germs can live in there
So toss it and get a new one.
2007-12-16 03:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by snakeman11426 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋