Today in our Elizabethtown dental blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible.
One of the most important habits Elizabethtown family dentistry patients can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best way to let the toothbrush air dry is by placing it in a toothbrush holder on the counter with the bristles pointing up. This method of storage is much better than sticking it away in a drawer since it’s unlikely to dry there.
Also, when you travel away from the Elizabethtown area, make sure your toothbrush is dry before you seal it away in a travel container.
A good strategy for Elizabethtown residents to make sure their toothbrush has ample time to dry is to buy two toothbrushes at your local drugstore. Then alternate between the two so each has time to fully dry out between uses.
And Elizabethtown dental patients should remember to replace their toothbrush (or toothbrushes) every 3-4 months, or after they’ve had a cold!
Hi. I’m Dr. Ed White, a general and cosmetic dentist in Elizabethtown, and I want my patients to have the best oral health possible. At White Family Dental we offer the following services:
- cosmetic dentistry
- sedation dentistry
- family dentistry
- root canals
We are currently accepting new Elizabethtown patients and the caring and professional staff here would be happy to answer any questions you have about teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, or other cosmetic dentistry procedures.
