Spring Is Here



Now that spring is here it is time for decluttering and cleaning. But don’t forget to clean out your old toothbrushes and upgrade to a fresh new one. Bacteria can live on your toothbrush and over time it is no longer the fantastic functional brush you need for your children. Spring is the perfect time to go and get your children brand new toothbrushes that have bright colors and help them to enjoy brushing their teeth again. This will help decrease the risk of bacteria, fungus and germs from building up to significant levels.
 
The other problem with toothbrushes that are used over three months is also the bristles. Eventually the bristles on a toothbrush begin to break down and begin to not be as effective as possible. While adults may not brush as vigorous, children tend to push harder on the toothbrush when they are brushing. This causes the toothbrush to break down faster.

Spring is the time for cleaning and if you get in the habit of changing out your children’s toothbrush every spring you can help your children develop positive and healthy habits for a lifetime.


For more information on the importance of changing your toothbrush, contact Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team.

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