Since you should be brushing at least twice a day, your toothbrush is an important component next to floss and mouthwash when it comes to your oral hygiene regimen. It therefore makes sense that you should store it in a sanitary manner. Ask yourself if the following narrative aligns with your brushing habits: You walk into the bathroom, open the cabinet door, take your toothbrush out, brush your teeth, and immediately lay it flat on the shelf again before closing the cabinet door.
If this sounds like you, you are basically storing your brush in a dark, wet, and protected bacterial breeding ground. Read on to learn how to store your toothbrush the right way and why it’s important.
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