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Toothbrushes
The toothbrush is a tool used for cleaning teeth. It comes in many different forms, for example, the electric toothbrush. Dentists recommend their patients brush their teeth at least twice a day and sometimes after meals.
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Will you get sick from someone else using your toothbrush?
I did take an oral health class, but dont shoot me if I'm wrong. Although sharing a toothbrush may be a common practice when one has forgotten a toothbrush, it may not be a good idea. Many forms of infectious bacteria may be transfered through the sharing of a toothbrush, that something such as kissing or sharing a drink may not pass. These bacteria, that the carrier may be immuned to, can have serious concequences when taken in by another individual.
Is it safe to use same toothbrush after you have strep?
Yes, 24 hours after starting antibiotics (According to this webpage: http://www.nnmc.edu/academics/departments/health/documents/n216alterationsinrespiratoryfunctionlec.pdf) Group A Strep • Signs and symptoms: Sore throat, fever, adenitis, tonsils and pharynx covered with exudates, bad breath • Diagnose with throat culture • Treat with penicillin, Tylenol. Must complete course of antibiotics • Tip: throw away toothbrush 24 hours after antibiotic therapy started
Where can one find electric toothbrush ratings?
There are a number of websites which provide user ratings on the best electric toothbrush. You can try visiting such websites as Choice, Consumer Reports and Amazon before you make your selection.
How long will hiv survive on a toothbrush?
Chlamydia can live for 15 minutes at 45 degrees F, and for 1 minutes at 80 degrees F.
How does a soft bristle toothbrush help you?
It helps by getting rid of plaque and germs in you teeth.
How often should you change your toothbrush?
You should get a new toothbrush usually once every 3 months. In addition you should also make sure that germs and bacteria do not accumulate in the bristles of the toothbrush. Many people use a toothbrush sanitizer to keep their tooth brushes clean and free of germs and bacteria. It is worth investigating have a sanitizer, as well as having regular toothbrush replacement, in order to have the best oral hygiene.
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about 2 or 3 months maybe. pretty much when the bristles start to spread out or when you lose them. Hope this helps! :D
My toothbrush is 7 foot long, but just because yours is smaller than mine doesn't mean mine is any better. Be happy with the size of your toothbrush.
Is it possible to be exposed to Blood borne pathogens if you share a toothbrush?
It's maybe 1% possible, if someone with a high HIV viral load (lots of HIV in their body) used the toothbrush and then you immediately used it AND you have cuts or bleeding gums, and the virus survived in the open air and got into your bloodstream.
Very very unlikely!
HIV does not live outside the human body, it dies shortly after being exposed to air. Sharing toothbrushes may carry other risks that warrant keeping your personal hygeine products "personal," but HIV transmission is of no risk.
no, hiv/ aids is only contracted through sexual intercourse and blood.
NO, absolutely not.
HIV virus dies very quickly outside the body so the chances are very low to zero
I am not a doctor, but I think you might be able to get HIV by sharing a toothbrush, simply because there could be bleeding gums or open mouth sores....
I don't think there is really an answer, but I'll keep looking.
No.
How do you finger your self with a toothbrush?
Well with your hand and your toothbrush. Though your breath might smell like fish for a while
Can you swab a toothbrush for a DNA test?
No. The test is done on the cheek cells because they have DNA in their nucleus. The swab can be taken from any part of the mouth or even a "punch" from the skin.
Where can you buy mentadent toothbrushes?
Most retail establishments, particular attention too supermarkets and chemists, however if your Doctor prescribes Sensodyne toothpaste, a quick detour to the chemist and priority service.
Did Victorians have tooth brushes?
Victorians Had toothbrushes the bristles where mad out of pig hair......
Who invented a fingertip toothbrush?
I don't know who but I can tell you theyost likely wanted clean teeth
