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Most wouldn\u2019t think a washroom can be dangerous for your smile. After all, that\u2019s typically where you clean your teeth and gums!<\/a> Truthfully, though, the dirty items in your bathroom are a health hazard. They can spread harmful germs to your grin in many cases. Therefore, you\u2019ll want to wash them as much as possible. Luckily, your Broken Arrow dentist can give you the product details. To that end, here are four dirty items in your bathroom to regularly clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Bathroom Towels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

True, people usually wash their hands after using the restroom. The issue is that they don\u2019t do so thoroughly. As a result, a hand towel may stay damp and become a breeding ground for bacteria. This situation gets even worse if your towels are only washed once weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you can protect your grin by washing your towels more often. Just toss them in your washer a few times throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Cellphone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You likely touch your phone quite often. Unfortunately, your touchscreen isn\u2019t as clean as you might think. Research shows that one in six cell phones are contaminated with fecal matter. As such, moving your hand from a phone to your face is risky for your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, this situation is easily remedied. Simply use a disinfectant wipe to clean down your phone\u2019s screen occasionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Toothbrush Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be honest, your toothbrush holder could be the dirtiest thing in your house. Studies show that 27% of these containers test positive for coliform bacteria. That shouldn\u2019t be a surprise, as toothpaste gunk, saliva, and even blood can drip into them over time. Once such things pool at the bottom, harmful substances form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, though, this problem is fixable. To keep your holder clean, replace it every six to twelve months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Toothbrush Itself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since toothbrush holders get dirty, it\u2019s only natural that toothbrushes do as well. The latter are damp objects that enter your mouth daily, contacting plaque, saliva, and food debris. As these things gather on the bristles, your toothbrush can become a bacterial breeding ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid a filthy toothbrush, get a new one every three to four months. The ADA suggests this timetable to ensure you don\u2019t use a brush with poor bristles. Still, you could also get a replacement sooner if you were recently sick. Before switching, submerging your toothbrush daily in hot water is a good idea as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your teeth cleaning won\u2019t be very helpful until you address the dirty items in your bathroom. So, clean the products above \u2013 the act will keep your smile healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Berkshire Dental Group<\/a><\/em> is based in Broken Arrow, OH. Led by Drs. Sprague and Beller, our practice emphasizes effective and trustworthy dentistry. We thus perform top-tier preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental procedures. Our team is also a certified provider of both dental sedation and Invisalign\u00ae clear aligners. For more information or to book an appointment, reach them at <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or call them at (918)-250-9528<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most wouldn\u2019t think a washroom can be dangerous for your smile. After all, that\u2019s typically where you clean your teeth and gums! Truthfully, though, the dirty items in your bathroom are a health hazard. They can spread harmful germs to your grin in many cases. Therefore, you\u2019ll want to wash them as much as possible. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-77","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nThe Dirtiest Items in Your Bathroom | Berkshire Dental Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may not know, but there are quite dirty items in your bathroom. 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