What Do You Do To Keep Your Child’s Toothbrush Clean?

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A Clean Toothbrush Makes Happy Smiles

Twice a day everyday it’s Brush, Rinse, Brush, Rinse and Repeat.

With all this toothbrushing and your hectic schedule, the last thing on your mind is keeping your child’s toothbrush clean and fresh between brushings.

So how do you keep their toothbrush clean between brushing?

These are the 6 ways to take care of your child’s toothbrush. So your child’s toothbrush will help you take care of them.

  1. Cleaning toothbrushes is easy
    Rinse your brushes with tap water to remove any remaining toothpaste and food particles from the bristles.
  2. Toothbrushes like to be left out in the open
    Store your brushes upright and allow them to air dry. Don’t cover or put them into closed containers. A closed container keeps the brushes wet and allows bacteria to grow on the bristles.
  3. Keep toothbrushes separate
    If you store your toothbrush with other toothbrushes make sure they aren’t touching or close to each other. Keep them separated to prevent cross contamination.
  4. Store toothbrushes so they don’t get splashed on
    Keep your brushes away from the edge of the sink and counter top. This way they’re not accidentally splashed on when someone is washing their hands or reaching for the towel. It’s also a good way to help avoid getting germs on the brushes.
  5. Sharing is not caring with toothbrushes
 Sharing a toothbrush means you’re also sharing germs.
  6. Replace your child’s toothbrush every 3 months
    90 days of toothbrushing for 2 minutes twice a day (that’s 180 brushings) takes a toll on a toothbrush’s bristles. The bristles become worn down, don’t do a good job with brushing and give germs a place to grow. Regularly replacing your child’s brush allows you to keep up with your good healthy habits.

What do you do to keep your child’s toothbrush clean and fresh? How often do you find you need to replace your child’s tooth brush? Share your tip with us. We’d really like to know! Send us an email at kidstoothhotline@proton.me and Like us on Facebook

Is This Where You Keep Your Toothbrushes?
Is This Where You Keep Your Toothbrushes?
Good Bristles Help With Good Toothbrushing
Good Bristles Help With Good Toothbrushing

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