Open AccessContaminated tooth brushes-potential threat to oral and general health
Author(s) -
Rashmi Naik,
B R Ahmed Mujib,
Neethu Telagi,
B S Anil,
B R Spoorthi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.161350
Subject(s) - sodium hypochlorite , disinfectant , medicine , dentistry , chlorhexidine gluconate , saliva , tooth brushing , tooth surface , oral hygiene , chlorhexidine , brush , microbiology and biotechnology , toothbrush , biology , chemistry , pathology , organic chemistry , electrical engineering , engineering
Tooth brushing is most common method of maintaining oral hygiene. In removing plaque and other soft debris from the teeth, tooth brushes become contaminated with bacteria, blood, saliva and oral debris. These contaminated tooth brushes can be a source of infection.