henslee dental top 10 list for healthier smiles: #10, changing out your toothbrush

Top Ten List for

Healthier Smiles: #10

(210) 598-5321www.hensleedentalteam.com


It seems everywhere

we look these days

someone is offering

tips for a brighter healthier smile.


The magazine in the

checkout lane cautions

that our toothbrushes

could be making us sick.

The toothpaste

commercial on TV

promises a whiter smile.


So what is the truth? Who can you trust?

Easy, the answers are as close as the

professionals at Henslee Dental Team.


The staff and I are sharing with you

our best tips for healthier, brighter

smiles and have compiled them

into a top ten list.

So, if you are looking for dental

tips you can trust and really use,

read on. …

Now for our count down:

#10. How often should I change out my toothbrush?


Toothbrushes need to be replaced every 3 months at the very least. Take a good

look at your toothbrush, notice the bristles on it. If it is older than 3 months, chances are

the bristles are looking frayed and flat.


This means it is no longer able to do its job at removing food and plaque from teeth and

needs to be replaced.


Another time we need to replace our toothbrushes is after an illness as the bristles

can harbor bacteria and viruses.


Keep in mind that if your family toothbrushes are kept together in the same location, and if

someone in the family has been sick, everyone in the house will need a new toothbrush.


Now that you are getting a new toothbrush, let's talk about how to

take care of it.

Toothbrushes need to be rinsed thoroughly after each use and stored upright, making sure the brushes are clear of any other

brushes or objects.


Toothbrushes should dry completely between uses so

bacteria and fungus don't take up residency. So, if your

toothbrush is still damp, time to find a new storage solution.

Enjoy that new toothbrush!


If you live in the greater Universal City, Schertz, Live Oak, Converse, or New Braunfels area and

are looking for a highly qualified family dentistry team, or schedule an appointment

with us online at www.hensleedentalteam.com or call us at (210) 598-5321.


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