Results: Toothbrush Hygiene
Published on 10/19/2023
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-often-replace-toothbrush/
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"The average person should be swapping out for a new toothbrush every three to four months," Dr. Kevin Sands, a dentist based in Beverly Hills, told CBS News. "This ensures that the bristles are still effective and bacteria accumulation on the toothbrush is minimal." Do you replace your toothbrush or toothbrush head every 3-4 months?
More often than that
13%
355 votes
About every 3-4 months
43%
1159 votes
Once or twice a year
26%
699 votes
Less often than once or twice a year
8%
203 votes
Not Applicable
11%
284 votes
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"After you've recovered from being sick, it's best to start off with a new toothbrush that is clean and fresh, just to be safe," Sands says. "It's an easy fix for lingering bacteria." What other toothbrush hygiene tips do you typically do? Share any more you have below! Replacing my toothbrush/toothbrush head when I am sick
32%
853 votes
Not using a toothbrush caps or cover, which can trap microbes on your bristles.
24%
657 votes
Storing my toothbrush in a clean, dry place
49%
1334 votes
If there is one more than one toothbrush in the toothbrush holder, do not let the bristles touch
19%
507 votes
Disassembling my electric toothbrush to clean it regularly
13%
345 votes
Not Applicable
22%
582 votes
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