From staphylococcus to E. Coli, bacteria thrive on your toothbrush. Think about it: Your toothbrush lives near your toilet, which—when you flush with the seat uncovered—sprays particles into the air ...

You reach for it twice daily and rely on it to keep your oral hygiene in check. Brushing your teeth regularly prevents cavities, gum disease and harmful plaque. But your trusty toothbrush could be ...

There are two types of people in the world. The type who thoughtlessly store their toothbrushes out in the open, in the same bathroom that harbors a fecal-matter-spewing toilet (gross, right?), and ...

If you know how to clean a toothbrush, you know it isn't time-consuming or costly. But you may be surprised how often you should do it. “I always say, never rush while you brush,” says Roopali ...

Storing toothbrushes near toilets exposes them to harmful bacteria from toilet plumes. Simple hygiene measures can reduce ...

When was the last time you cleaned your toothbrush? Cleaning your toothbrush probably isn’t at the top of your list of priorities, but it should be! Keeping the tool you use to clean your mouth clean ...

I have to take better care of my teeth. That’s the lesson I learned multiple cavities and three crowns later. I was a child who dreaded going to the dentist, and I’ve now advanced into an adult who ...

You probably use your toothbrush every day to scrub plaque and bacteria off the surface of your teeth and tongue. While your mouth is left much cleaner after a thorough brushing, your toothbrush now ...