{"id":435,"date":"2015-04-15T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/?p=435"},"modified":"2016-03-16T10:58:36","modified_gmt":"2016-03-16T14:58:36","slug":"is-it-time-to-replace-your-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drwolnik.com\/blog\/is-it-time-to-replace-your-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time to Replace Your Toothbrush?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your toothbrush plays a pretty important role in your overall oral health and hygiene, but did you know that your toothbrush is also a breeding ground for germs, fungus and various types of bacteria? Yuck!<\/p>\n

According to the American Dental Association<\/a>, the duration of an illness can be lengthened by the reintroduction of cold germs through your toothbrush. This is especially dangerous if you have a chronic illness or immune disorder. Even worse, if you experience trauma to your gum tissues, infection can set in and cause some serious health issues.<\/p>\n

Fixing the problem is as easy as cleaning your toothbrush \u2013 <\/strong>The National Dental Association suggests that you replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months, or sooner if the bristles start to fray, and to clean it thoroughly at least once a week. Sterilizing your toothbrush will not only reduce the amount of harmful microorganisms that exists on your toothbrush head, but it will also reduce the likelihood of contracting unnecessary illnesses.\"When<\/a><\/p>\n

Simple methods for cleaning your toothbrush:<\/strong><\/p>\n