WHAT NEW???
I hope you wouldn’t be surprised if I
tell you that your toothbrush that you use almost twice in a day can cause
diseases like gastrointestinal illness, transmit HIV/AIDS and
other blood transmitting diseases, diarrhea, skin infections among others?
Well, read this article very careful and get to understand how.
There are thousands of bacteria in
your mouth that can rest on your toothbrush when you use them. Since most
bacteria can grow in moist environment, bacteria can easily grow on your moist
toothbrush you refuse to keep dry after used and this can cause infections that
can lead to diseases you can’t ever imagine to contact through the use of
toothbrush.
The
bristles of the toothbrush have be proved to harbored millions of bacteria
range from E. coli bacteria ,
which causes diarrhea, and staphylococci ( staph ) bacteria that cause skin
infections among others. It is therefore advised to keep the
toothbrush properly clean and store in adequate environment. Placing toothbrush
on the closet can attract gems, especially when flushing the toilet. Research showed
that bacteria are release from the toilet water spray while flushing it, those
bacteria can rest on toothbrush place on the closet. The spray from the toilet water
can spread noroviruses (this is a group of related viruses, including
the Norwalk virus that causes acute gastroenteritis, inflammation of the
stomach and intestines in humans). That is to say, it
can cause gastrointestinal illness.
Again, it is possible to catch blood
transmission diseases by sharing of toothbrush. If infected patient with blood
transmitting diseases like HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B or C and so on used toothbrush
and uninfected individual share the toothbrush with the patient, he can contact
the disease. Bacterial infections and blood-borne diseases can be caught by
sharing toothbrush.
In the same vein, if you share
toothbrush store place together with such patient or even thing ordinary/uninfected
person, there can be germs swap. It is wise not to share toothbrushes store
with even a closed family member or anyone (this is not discrimination but
prevention). Dirty toothbrush can pass bacteria or virus particles to the rim
of toothpaste tube and can be transfer on and on to others. Please beware!
THE USE OF TOOTHBRUSH CAN ALSO CAUSE
HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES
Toothbrushes are of different types,
sizes, textures and forms, these can be factors which can cause damage to the
gum especially hard bristled toothbrushes that can damage enamel and irritate
the gums. Expert recommended the use of soft toothbrushes which have been
considered as the best for the teeth cleaning. When gum is damage by hard
toothbrush, it can be an entry point to micro-organisms which infect the gum.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the
gums; the gums become swollen, shiny and bleed. This Gingivitis, it said to
occur as a result of poor oral hygiene, which leads to plaque buildup. The
plaque on your teeth then attracts bacteria. Research showed the bacteria in
the gum can enter blood stream and this can cause clotting of the blood and
thickening of arteries, a condition that can result into heart attacks and
strokes.
In a related research, patients with
missing teeth showed thicker walls in their arteries and tooth loss to gum
disease might be an indication that one’s arteries are thickening. Practicing
proper hygiene can prevent plaque and bacteria buildup, which can decrease your
chances of your arteries thickening and causing a heart attack or stroke.
You must brush your teeth regularly,
at least twice in a day to prevent any form of diseases that can emanate from
it. It is good to visit dentist regularly to ascertain that your teeth are in
good health condition,
A bleeding gum should not be overlook
without adequate and proper care. If there is any bleeding from your mouth, the
bacteria from your gum can easily get into your bloodstream and cause blood to
clot and strokes; it can also result to heart condition known as bacteria endocarditis.
Endocarditis infection is the inflammation of the membrane lining of the inner
surface of the heart, including the heart valves. A serious and fatal heart disease;
it can cause damage to valves and heart its self.
WAY OUT!!!
Once you are aware of this now, what
should you do? Prevention is said to be better than cure, try as much as
possible to prevent yourself from any form of diseases that can come from the
use of toothbrush. Keep your toothbrush clean, store in a dry place and follow
every medical precaution to take care of your teeth. Take adequate measure to stay alive, live
healthy life and live long.
Get more tips on my article “15
WAYS TO PREVENT BEING SICK BY THE USE OF TOOTHBRUSH”
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