You may want to sit down before you hear this: Your toothbrush could have as many as 100 million bacteria on it. While that’s certainly cause for pause, it should be mentioned that millions of bacteria can be found in the average mouth as well! Sure, the numbers are a bit shocking, but the most important variable is actually quality, not quantity. Since toothbrushes are stored in the bathroom, it’s not uncommon to find both E. Coli and Staph among the hundreds of different types of germs on a toothbrush.
Thankfully, these generally aren’t plentiful enough to cause health problems. However, there are a few bugs on your brush that can wreak havoc on your household, not only once, but twice – cold and flu germs. In this blog, your dentist in Tulsa will explain why changing your brush after being sick is so important and tips on how to keep it cleaner overall.
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