when i was brushing my teeth this morning i thought of something, could our toothbrushes be giving us bugs like psudomonus (probably spelled wrong)? the reason i thought that is because it gets wet, goes in our mouths and then back in the jar to potentially harbor bacteria, it would be a good place for it to be, its wet and dark most of the time and plenty of things to be stuck to, i proptly threw my toothbrush in the trash and got a new one, what do you think?
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when i was brushing my teeth this morning i thought of something, could our toothbrushes be giving us bugs like psudomonus (probably spelled wrong)? the reason i thought that is because it gets wet, goes in our mouths and then back in the jar to potentially harbor bacteria, it would be a good place for it to be, its wet and dark most of the time and plenty of things to be stuck to, i proptly threw my toothbrush in the trash and got a new one, what do you think?
when i was brushing my teeth this morning i thought of something, could our toothbrushes be giving us bugs like psudomonus (probably spelled wrong)? the reason i thought that is because it gets wet, goes in our mouths and then back in the jar to potentially harbor bacteria, it would be a good place for it to be, its wet and dark most of the time and plenty of things to be stuck to, i proptly threw my toothbrush in the trash and got a new one, what do you think?
Mockingbird
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Soaking your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide will kill any bugs. As an added bonus, it will also help whiten your teeth.
Mockingbird
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Soaking your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide will kill any bugs. As an added bonus, it will also help whiten your teeth.
Mockingbird
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Soaking your toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide will kill any bugs. As an added bonus, it will also help whiten your teeth.
lightNlife
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I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide.
I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a>
I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a>
lightNlife
New member
I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide.
I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a>
I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a>
lightNlife
New member
I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide.
I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a>
I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a>
thefrogprincess
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Just remember to close the toilet lid before you flush. A flush sends a spray of water up to 20 feet in the air, and is full of bacteria and will land on EVERYTHING in the bathroom.
thefrogprincess
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Just remember to close the toilet lid before you flush. A flush sends a spray of water up to 20 feet in the air, and is full of bacteria and will land on EVERYTHING in the bathroom.
thefrogprincess
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Just remember to close the toilet lid before you flush. A flush sends a spray of water up to 20 feet in the air, and is full of bacteria and will land on EVERYTHING in the bathroom.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>
I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide. The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth, as well as cause irritation to surrounding mouth tissue.
Since CFers are usually calcium and vitamin D deficient, our bones are already weaker than average. I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a></end quote></div>
Good point! Since the concern is bacteria on the toothbrush more then whitening the teeth the Listerine soak would be better I suppose. I for one have used Peroxide, but quite frankly cant handle the "thick" feeling I get from the bubbles. YUCK!
I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide. The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth, as well as cause irritation to surrounding mouth tissue.
Since CFers are usually calcium and vitamin D deficient, our bones are already weaker than average. I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a></end quote></div>
Good point! Since the concern is bacteria on the toothbrush more then whitening the teeth the Listerine soak would be better I suppose. I for one have used Peroxide, but quite frankly cant handle the "thick" feeling I get from the bubbles. YUCK!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>lightNlife</b></i>
I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide. The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth, as well as cause irritation to surrounding mouth tissue.
Since CFers are usually calcium and vitamin D deficient, our bones are already weaker than average. I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a></end quote></div>
Good point! Since the concern is bacteria on the toothbrush more then whitening the teeth the Listerine soak would be better I suppose. I for one have used Peroxide, but quite frankly cant handle the "thick" feeling I get from the bubbles. YUCK!
I disagree about using hydrogen peroxide. The ADA (American Dental Association) reports that hydrogen peroxide can weaken and soften teeth, as well as cause irritation to surrounding mouth tissue.
Since CFers are usually calcium and vitamin D deficient, our bones are already weaker than average. I wouldn't take the chance with the hydrogen peroxide. A safer way to whiten is to use baking soda. It's easier on the tooth enamel and won't weaken your teeth.
Here's a very brief article about how to clean your toothbrush.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/130793">How to Clean Your Toothbrush</a>
And this one is about bacteria in the home in general.
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://livingwellwithcf.blogspot.com/search?q=Where+the+wild+things+are">Where the Wild Things (microorganisms) Are</a></end quote></div>
Good point! Since the concern is bacteria on the toothbrush more then whitening the teeth the Listerine soak would be better I suppose. I for one have used Peroxide, but quite frankly cant handle the "thick" feeling I get from the bubbles. YUCK!