Fall is here, and with it comes the dreaded cold and flu season. After recovering from his or her cold, Dr. Matt Hillman our team will tell you one of the most important steps you can take to avoid your child becoming reinfected is replacing his or her toothbrush!
Germs can linger on the bristles, and you risk prolonging your sickness by continuing to use the same toothbrush. Be smart - keep a spare, just in case! To protect your toothbrush from bacteria all year long, consider the following tips:
• Wash your hands before and after brushing
• Allow the brush to air dry after each use, harmful bacteria dies after being exposed to oxygen
• Store the toothbrush in an upright position to allow water to drain and dry faster
• 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!
Hope this tip helps! Feel free to call us if you have any questions or ask Dr. Matt and team on Facebook. We hope you had a terrific weekend! Thank you to everyone for spending Saturday morning with us at our Holiday Movie and for your generous donations to Harvesters. It was another huge success!! Congratulations to the Quiz winners and the Golden Ticket winners! Be sure to check out the photo album we posted.
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