A toothbrush needs to be replaced periodically despite cleaning, and in some cases even those brushes that were purchased recently need to be replaced, dentist Vladimir Losev warned in an interview.Losev stressed that this recommendation applies to cases where a person does not get ARVI, does not suffer from pathologies in the oral cavity and does not tolerate invasive interventions related to the extraction or repair of teeth.
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“If a person has a tooth extracted, implantation is performed, or a patient is treated for periodontitis, gingivitis, he should be even more careful than usual to monitor the cleanliness and renewal of the toothbrush,” Losev said, talking to Lenta.ru.
People with a viral infection have been advised by their dentist to keep their brush separate from the toothbrushes of others in the household. Those who have been ill need to replace their brush, no matter how new it is. Otherwise, there is a risk that the viral particles that have settled on the bristles will “warm up” the disease process, prevent a full recovery and “help” the infection become chronic.
How to properly clean your toothbrush? The dentist explains
Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote about what habits “kill” a healthy digestive system.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Vladimir Losev Zdorovye dentist-orthopedist, Candidate of Medical Sciences