ToothSavers Dental Service » staying healthy http://www.universaldentalcenter.com/blog Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:31:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Winter Dental Care Tips: Surviving Cold and Flu Season http://www.universaldentalcenter.com/blog/dental-tips/winter-dental-care-tips-surviving-cold-and-flu-season http://www.universaldentalcenter.com/blog/dental-tips/winter-dental-care-tips-surviving-cold-and-flu-season#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:18:28 +0000 toothsavers http://www.universaldentalcenter.com/blog/?p=143 You probably know by now that good oral health can do a lot more of your body than simply provide you with whiter teeth and a more sparkling smile. But did you realize that it can actually have a bearing on your health in the winter, helping you get through those months where a plague of germs puts you at risk during cold and flu season?

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Well, here are some tips to help you survive those common winter bugs, and it starts with your oral health.

  1. 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
  2. When 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
  3. 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

Via: DentalPlans

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