Do You Clean Your Toothbrush? Should you?

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Is your toothbrush sitting on your counter? It has germs on it but it doesn’t mean you need to clean it.

The Cleveland Clinic gave 4 great tips for keeping a clean tooth brush.

#2 When in doubt, throw it out. The suggestions on when to replace a toothbrush vary according to manufacturer. Keep it easy and follow the ADA guidelines — replace it every three to four months, or sooner if the bristles become frayed. If you have a fungal, yeast or viral infection in your mouth, replace your brush at the beginning of treatment and again at the end.

#3 should be a no-brainer. Read the rest here.

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