Oral hygiene is one of the issues that people are most concerned about, both to keep away bad odors and dirt that cause diseases, and to maintain aesthetics. Therefore, taking care of your teeth is the same as taking care of your health. But do you really follow all the correct procedures to do so?
Many people have good hygiene habits, brushing their teeth, flossing, etc. However, even those who take care of themselves are unaware of one of the most disturbing facts about the practice of storing toothbrushes, which practically everyone does.
If you keep your toothbrush in the bathroom, you should know that this could be damaging your teeth and your health, according to professionals in the field.
Reason to never leave toothbrushes in the bathroom again
Recently, American dentist Jordan Brown shocked many internet users by warning about the dangers of keeping your toothbrush in the bathroom. To make his case known, Jordan posted a video on his TikTok profile, called @drjordanbrown.
The video currently has over 120,000 likes, probably from people who are going to take their toiletries out of the bathroom right now. But what is this shocking reason for not keeping them in this traditional place? Well, the answer might be a little disgusting!
Your toothbrush may be dirtier than you think
According to the professional, flushing the toilet is the main reason why your toothbrush is damaged. This is because, when you flush the toilet, particles and bacteria are spread through the air, reaching the entire bathroom, including your personal oral hygiene accessory.
In this sense, even if you always keep the environment clean, washing it frequently, this is insignificant, according to Jordan. After all, if there is a toilet, every time the toilet is flushed, particles are released into the air, causing a shower of microorganisms that are harmful to oral health precisely because they reach toothbrushes.
As if that weren’t enough, the reason becomes even more evident from the following statement by the professional:
“Everyone needs to know this about toothbrushes. If you store your toothbrush in a closed space where there is a toilet, there is also a 99% chance that fecal matter will be on the toothbrush.”he says.
In other words, if your toothbrush is in the bathroom, there’s almost a 100% chance that it has tiny particles of feces on it. That’s right, pretty gross, right? Dr. Brown also explains ways to protect your mouth and teeth from these infectious agents.
Check out his post:
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♬ original sound – The TikTok Dentist
How to protect your teeth?
To do this, it is recommended to store the brush in another room, such as the bedroom. However, if you are going to leave it in the bathroom, it is best to protect the bristles with a protector and leave the toilet lid closed when flushing. In addition, storing it in the bathroom cabinet helps a little more.
Jordan ends the video by explaining that toothbrushes should be kept away from other personal hygiene items and that they need to be changed every three months. He also recommends brushing your teeth three times a day.
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