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Why Should Toothbrush Be Used By One Person?

We are all told from an early age that it is important to share, right? However, there are some things in life that really shouldn’t be shared – like your toothbrush.

But, have you ever wondered why should toothbrush be used by one person? There are quite a few – very good – reasons for this, so let’s explore it.

Why Should Toothbrush Be Used By One Person?

Sharing is caring – but not when it comes to toothbrushes. You shouldn’t even share your toothbrush with your partner, no matter what else you share!

Sharing a toothbrush is simply not hygienic. You don’t want germs and bacteria from someone else’s mouth getting into yours.

The mouth is not a clean place, no matter how well you brush your teeth, and can harbour all sorts of different bacteria that can be transmitted between people.

You can even run the risk of serious health problems, as brushing can make the gums bleed – and we really don’t want to be sharing blood with anyone else.

It is also important to keep your toothbrush separate from other people’s, because the germs and bacteria can travel from brush to brush if they are touching each other.

Have a read of this short yet informative article, which explains why you shouldn’t share a toothbrush.

What Happens If Two People Use The Same Toothbrush?

There are a lot of downsides to sharing a toothbrush, and it’s not just fighting about who gets to use it first.

It can definitely spread viruses such as the common cold and flu, through saliva that will be left on the bristles.

Added to this, some oral bacteria can cause much worse infections, all the way up to pneumonia.

If the person you are sharing a toothbrush with suffers from oral decay, unfortunately you can be exposed to this as well.

Another serious issue is that brushing the teeth can cause the gums to bleed, leaving your bloodstream open to potentially serious health problems.

However clean the toothbrush looks, it is definitely not clean if it has been in someone else’s mouth.

The more often you use someone else’s toothbrush, the worse the problems can become, as the amount of bacteria increases with every use.

The takeaway really is, stick to your own toothbrush and ensure that everyone else in your household does the same!

What Does A Toothbrush Mean In A  Relationship?

A toothbrush is an essential part of life, helping to keep the mouth clean and the teeth gleaming. However, it can symbolise other things.

Offering someone their own toothbrush to keep at your house is a great way of cementing a long term relationship.

If your partner, friend or family member makes sure you have a toothbrush to keep at their house, it is a sign that they want you to keep coming back!

A toothbrush is not an expensive item, but it can really plant the seeds for a long, successful relationship.

It’s also a great way to tell your partner that you care about them – after all, good oral hygiene equals good health in the rest of the body.

A toothbrush might not be quite such a stunning present as a bunch of roses, but it is a practical gift that shows you care.

How To Clean A Toothbrush After Someone Used It?

If you are in a situation where someone else has accidentally or on purpose used your toothbrush, you don’t have to throw it out straight away!

It’s not too difficult to clean a toothbrush, so if you need to clean yours before the shops open, simply follow these simple steps:

  • Start by soaking the brush in hot water – this will help to separate the bristles and remove any toothpaste residue.
  • Mix one cup of water with one teaspoon of peroxide, swish the toothbrush bristles around in the solution or soak for 15 minutes.
  • Soak the toothbrush in antibacterial mouthwash for 30 seconds if you don’t have peroxide – this will have the same effect.
  • You can also use baking soda mixed into a cup of water for this, as baking soda is a great cleaner and disinfectant.

If someone has used your toothbrush once, follow the above methods to clean it off. However, if it has been going on for a long time you might be better off replacing the toothbrush.

If you are in a pinch, don’t use someone else’s toothbrush – it’s better to just rinse with mouthwash and buy another brush as soon as possible.

This short video shows you some simple dos and don’ts of cleaning a toothbrush:

 

What Percentage Of People Share A Toothbrush?

If you’re someone who shudders at the thought of sharing a toothbrush, you might want to skip this next part!

As many as one in four people are willing to share their toothbrushes, with men being 12% more likely to share than women.

Interestingly, this appears to be a generational thing, with younger adults being 55% willing to share, while their parents come in at 30%, and grandparents at only 13%.

No one is sure why this is, especially as we generally have more awareness of hygiene and the risk of exchanging germs and bacteria.

We all know the frustration of not being able to brush your teeth – perhaps you have lost your toothbrush, or it is too far gone to be effective.

However, pinching someone else’s really isn’t the way to go! Make buying a new toothbrush a priority the next time you are out and about.

If you want to safeguard the health of your mouth and your body, the best thing to do is to make sure there are plenty of toothbrushes so that everyone has one!

Final Words

Sharing your home and your life with someone can be incredibly rewarding – but the fact remains that there are some things that just should not be shared!

Keep your oral health regimes separate, and you will enjoy better health in the long run – and no will fight over who gets to go first.

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