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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Avoid Sickness By Taking Care Of Your Teeth


Dental health can lend itself to your overall health. Especially with cold and flu season o the horizon. Here are a few tips to stay healthy this fall and winter by keeping your mouth clean.


Be sure to replace your toothbrush regularly – a toothbrush that’s not clean can be a source of bacteria and germs as it’s put into the mouth. Replace a toothbrush every four months, whether it appears worn out or not to reduce the spread of germs.


If you’ve been sick--get a new toothbrush – once you’ve gotten over the cold or flu, 
you should get a new toothbrush or risk reinfecting yourself every time you clean your teeth
Sanitize your toothbrush – any oral health supplies, whether it’s a toothbrush, or tools that help with flossing, can be sanitized. When items are damp, but them in the microwave for one minute to kill bacteria.

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