The common household toothbrush. Every Campbell home has at least one, and hopefully all Campbell residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. Daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health.
It has been said that each toothbrush can contain millions of bacteria. But don’t worry, those bacteria come from our mouths, which harbor equal amounts of bacteria. For a person with a healthy immune system, these bacteria pose no threat.
However, a few common sense tips might keep any unnecessary germs from affecting the toothbrushes of San Jose, Santa Clara, and Los Gatos dental patients.
First, be sure to store your toothbrush as far away from the toilet as possible, and close the toilet lid before flushing. Each flush of the toilet releases a spray of bacteria into the air, so it’s best to just eliminate the spray.
Next, since bacteria like a moist environment, store your toothbrush upright and without a travel case so that it can dry completely between uses as an important form of preventative dental care.
The American Dental Association recommends replacing your toothbrush every three to four months. Brushing and flossing are the key to good oral health, and doing both each day will keep San Jose pediatric dental patients’ risk for gum disease, cavities, and bad breath low.
Keep your smile bright by visiting Dr. B Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Adolfo J Barrera, DDS regularly and practicing proper oral hygiene.
Doctor Adolfo Barrera has been a dentist in the Campbell area since 2009. We can answer any questions you have about cosmetic dentistry procedures such as tooth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and clear braces.
Call to schedule an appointment today!
Contact Dr. B Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Adolfo J Barrera, DDS:
408-871-2885
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
40 Jeffers Way
Campbell, California
95008