There are toothbrush cleansers on the market that claim to eliminate bacteria from toothbrushes. Is this true?
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Here's the real answer...  You should replace your toothbrush every 3 months or if you have some sort of bacterial or viral illness.  Also, if you notice that the brushes are getting frayed, replace it.\n\nAs for cleansers, they do work.  There are also UV Light toothbrush holders that kill bacteria.  Placing your toothbrush in boiling water or in a cup with a single drop of bleach would do the same job.  It is a little overkill though.  If you use Listerine (which you should) you can soak your brush in Listerine overnight once a week.  You should store your brush so that it is upright and free from moisture.  Storing your brush with a head cover or in a moist area will promote bacterial growth.
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How often should you replace your toothbrush?\nWhen\n\nFor the best results from brushing, you should replace your toothbrush:\n\nAt least every three months\nWhen bristles begins to show wear\nAfter an illness such as a cold or flu\nWhy\n\nReasons why you should replace your toothbrush frequently:\n\nToothbrushes just simply wear out\nToothbrushes are often worn enough to be replaced before they look worn\nBristles breakdown and lose their effectiveness\nWorn and fractured bristles are a breeding ground for germs, fungus and bacteria\nWorn toothbrushes can damage gum tissue\nChildren's toothbrushes\n\nRequire special attention and monitoring because:\n\nBristle wear occurs quickly because children often brush with uneven strokes\nChildren sometimes chew or bite on their  toothbrush bristles\nDid you know\n\nPeople who wear braces should change their toothbrushes frequently because braces break down and fracture bristles and the toothbrushes lose their effectiveness.\n\nA new toothbrush is 30% more effective at removing plaque.
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A lot of stuff can cause that, some are already answered above. There is also the possibility that you are a very clean kept person. OK, there are normal flora in all of our mouths. These are tiny microorganisms that call it home. But they have a purpose, these normal flora help fight against bad microorganisms that try to move in. Now a lot of these strong mouth washes and teeth whiteners are overused and result in killing the good flora. This allows the bad flora to multiply quickly and result in a white film on the lips, tongue, gums, and checks. You should be able to prevent this by using a milder mouth wash or just following the label instructions to the "t".
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An ultrasonic toothbrush, like sonicare, but there are others (Braun, for instance) is best, as it really helps get rid of the plaque that causes those problems.  An electric toothbrush thats not ultrasonic doesn't break up the plaque as well.  I always dreaded the chipping away part of tooth cleaning, and ever since I've used an ultrasonic, there's, like, nothing!  But you've still gotta floss.
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Saltwater will kill bacteria, but not as effectively as alcohol based mouthwashes.  Still, it's a cheap option, but you have to do it every half hour for a couple of days.
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Bacteria likes spa, whirlpool bath, maybe a massage....\nSeriously, the standard treatment against bacteria infection are antibiotics.\nThe choice of right drug depends upon cause of infection, site of infection, individual been infected and (sadly but true) price of the drug.
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Please please please do not waste your money on this product. I recomend you try a whitening toothpaste for minor stains opposed to the rinse. It is all just a gimmick and will not work. What a mouth rinse does is reduce microbial germs in the mouth and freshens breath, it does not and will not whiten your teeth. Hope this helps, Good luck!!!
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Mouth fresheners and anti-bacterial mouthrinse works(I think so. I never had such problems.I'm 99% sure)
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actually its the friction that removes the germs not the soap.the soap binds with oils,grease and dead skin cells to remove them.
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No. Try getting a mouthwash like listerine plus whitening. It works trust me.
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No, but I have had people try to give me the "breath of death".  Perhaps more people should brush regularly and use some mouthwash.
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Antibacterial cleaners main ingredient is alcohol. The alcohol kills bacteria so it cannot spread to others. It does not remove it from your hands, just kills it. When you wash your hands you also wash away the dead bacteria.
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That would be nice...... but plaque still needs to be removed manually, mouthwashes just can't remove it from around and below the gumline where it causes most problems\n\nI think I'll be doing my job for a bit longer yet !! :0)
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actually it weeken the teeth as they are chemical (actually the bleaching material the dentist use is the same bleaching material used for cleaning bathrooms (sodium hypochlorite) except that it's concentration is just 10% , it's safe only if it's used with precaution by the dentist only. it does not affect the bite but it can cause sensetivity of teeth specially with the long use of the home bleaching systems.
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There are commercial tongue cleaners out there. A new one I saw advertized recently is on the end of a toothbrush. Some people use their toothbrush to clean their tongue, but that just feels icky.
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bacteria from your mouth that gets left on your toothbrush and is left to sit in the toothbrush case.
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When we sleep, our mouth is inactive. That gives the bacteria a chance to multiply. So we brush in the morning to clean our mouth. Our mouth remains active all day long and frequent intake of water keeps cleaning it. Before going to bed, we clean our teeth to get rid of any food that may have stuck to them and that would give the bacteria a lot to feed on.