{"id":189,"date":"2011-08-16T19:45:19","date_gmt":"2011-08-17T00:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2011-08-16T19:45:19","modified_gmt":"2011-08-17T00:45:19","slug":"ask-dr-corbitt-can-germs-really-live-on-my-daughter%e2%80%99s-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/ask-dr-corbitt-can-germs-really-live-on-my-daughter%e2%80%99s-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Dr. Corbitt: Can germs really live on my daughter\u2019s toothbrush?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reneecorbittdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/brushing_girl-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"brushing_girl\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-192\" \/>Thank you for the question, and yes, absolutely. Germs are known to linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart this summer &#8211; keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2022 Wash your hands before and after brushing<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months. Worn bristles are less effective in properly cleaning your teeth, and can actually be damaging to teeth if used too long!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hope this tip helps! 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