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Volume 3 Issue 5 November (Supplement) 2015

Review Articles

TOOTHBRUSHES IN BATHROOM- CLEAN BEFORE YOU CLEAN
Swati Yadav

Toothbrushes are necessary for daily oral hygiene, but residues remaining on their bristles may precipitate the growth of several microorganisms. Over 700 bacterial species, as well as fungi, viruses, and transient microorganisms, are present in the oral cavity that may or may not cause various diseases
Studies have shown that an average toothbrush can contain 10 million bacteria or more including E. coli and Staphylococcus. Bacteria and viruses falling from toilet spray remain airborne long enough to settle on surfaces throughout the bathroom. So, tooth brushes can be a viable source of infection and can also be responsible for cross contamination. Present review article is an attempt to to create awareness and discuss how small practices like placing your brush away from flush can save you from harmful germs and hence from several infections.
Key words: Bathroom, oral hygiene, oral Infections, tooth brushes.

Corresponding author: Dr. Swati Yadav, 5-105 Royal Greens, Sirsi Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan- 302012,
E mail: dr.swatimehta129@gmail.com

This article may be cited as:  Yadav S. Toothbrushes in Bathroom- Clean before you clean. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(5):S57-S59.

 
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