| Your toothbrush should not be stored in a cupboard | | | | toothbrush, try and make sure it doesn't touch anyone |
| between uses as it will not be able to dry out properly. | | | | else's brush. If they - or you - have a cold or flu, |
| Staying damp will increase the growth of mould, germs | | | | touching toothbrushes can spread germs. Will start to |
| and bacteria; not a healthy thing to put into your mouth. | | | | degrade and be much less efficient at removing |
| When storing your toothbrush, try and make sure it | | | | plaque and bacteria. |
| doesn't touch anyone else's brush. If they - or you - | | | | If you get a cold or the flu or any mouth infection, then |
| have a cold or flu, touching toothbrushes can spread | | | | it's a good idea to change your toothbrush as soon as |
| germs. | | | | you get better to prevent re-infecting yourself. For the |
| Rinse your toothbrush thoroughly after each use under | | | | same reason, never use anyone else's toothbrush and |
| running water. Shake off the excess and store in an | | | | don't let them use yours. When travelling your |
| upright position - bristles uppermost - to help them drain | | | | toothbrush will spend lots of time in its travel case. Try |
| and dry. Change your toothbrush every three months. | | | | and give it some fresh air each day or night so that it |
| After this time the bristles germs and bacteria; not a | | | | can dry out properly. Drying it with a clean tissue will |
| healthy thing to put into your mouth. When storing your | | | | help. |