{"id":200,"date":"2010-11-19T12:05:31","date_gmt":"2010-11-19T12:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/growdentaltest8.com\/about-us\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2020-01-15T05:30:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T05:30:07","slug":"ask-dr-styrt-can-germs-really-live-on-my-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drstyrt.com\/about-us\/blog\/ask-dr-styrt-can-germs-really-live-on-my-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Dr. Styrt: Can germs really live on my toothbrush?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Great question- thank you! Fall is upon us, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from your cold, Dr. Paul Styrt will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid becoming reinfected is replacing your toothbrush!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your \nsickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart \u2013 keep a \nspare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year \nlong, consider the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2022 Wash your hands before and after brushing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less \neffective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging \nto teeth if used too long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these tips help! Feel free to call us if you have any questions or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StyrtSmiles\/\">ask us on Facebook<\/a>. Have a great and relaxing weekend, everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great question- thank you! Fall is upon us, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. 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