{"id":19,"date":"2020-05-18T16:30:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T16:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2020-06-03T16:30:36","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T16:30:36","slug":"fanwood-dentist-disinfect-sanitize-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/18\/fanwood-dentist-disinfect-sanitize-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Disinfect Your Toothbrush &amp; Keep It Germ-Free"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_225345192__1588260053_45130-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling healthy woman with clean toothbrush thanks to Fanwood dentist\" class=\"wp-image-20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_225345192__1588260053_45130-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_225345192__1588260053_45130-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_225345192__1588260053_45130.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably aware that regularly brushing your teeth\nplays an essential role in protecting your oral health. However, you can\u2019t keep\nyour mouth clean and healthy with a dirty toothbrush! If you\u2019re not careful,\nyour toothbrush can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria. Your Fanwood\ndentist shares a few practical tips on how to disinfect your toothbrush and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">keep your smile\nhappy and healthy.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toothbrush Bristles &amp; Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth naturally contains plaque and bacteria. If these\nparticles are allowed to build up, your risk of oral health issues like tooth\ndecay and gum disease increases. Thankfully, the bristles on your toothbrush\nare designed to gently but thoroughly scrub them away when you brush for two\nminutes twice a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the debris can be cleared off your toothbrush by\nrinsing it with water after every use. However, any remaining bacteria will\nthrive in a warm, dark, and damp environment. This could easily be the bristles\nof your toothbrush if you keep it in an enclosed space like a cabinet, drawer,\nor underneath a toothbrush cover. Then, the next time you brush your teeth, this\nbacterium is reintroduced into your mouth and your risk of oral infections rises.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Sanitizing Your Toothbrush in Fanwood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are a variety of ways you can easily sanitize\nyour toothbrush at home. A few ways to clean away any lingering germs on your\nbristles include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Swirling the toothbrush head in an antibacterial\nmouthwash for 30 seconds. <\/li><li>Dunking the bristles into a cup of water with\ntwo teaspoons of baking soda dissolved into it.<\/li><li>Soaking the toothbrush overnight in vinegar once\na week. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Ways to Keep Your Toothbrush Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important way to keep your toothbrush clean is to\nstore it properly. Remember to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Store it upright and don\u2019t let it rest against\nother toothbrushes.<\/li><li>Let it airdry in an open space and never use a toothbrush\ncover. <\/li><li>Throw it away or disinfect it after you\u2019ve\nrecovered from a sickness like a cold or the flu. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let your toothbrush become a breeding ground for bacteria!\nSanitize it regularly and replace it every 3-4 months to keep your smile clean\nand healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At Scotch Plains Fanwood Dental Care in Fanwood, NJ, we\nare proud to offer a variety of services for the whole family under one roof. Our\ntalented dental team is trained to use state-of-the-art dental technology to help\nyou and your loved ones overcome nearly any oral health issue. However, they\nwould much rather help you prevent them from developing in the first place with\nexcellent preventive care and great at-home dental hygiene! If you have more\nquestions about how to keep your smile healthy from home, feel free to contact\nthem via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spfdentalcare.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor at <strong>(908) 322-3222. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re probably aware that regularly brushing your teeth plays an essential role in protecting your oral health. However, you can\u2019t keep your mouth clean and healthy with a dirty toothbrush! If you\u2019re not careful, your toothbrush can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria. 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