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Health Issues Common
problems
- Common Colds and Flu's
- Sneezing or coughing on toothbrushes
- Chemicals (Hairspray, perfume cleaning Product) can cause
buildup on exposed toothbrushes.
SOME OF THE MICROORGANISMS REMAINING ON
TOOTHBRUSHES:
- 1. Mutans
streptococcus - the main bacterium causing dental caries.
- 2.
Beta-hemolytic streptococcus - the main bacterium causing strep
throat (pharyngotonsillitis).
- 3. Candida
albicans - the main fungus causing thrush in babies.
- 4. Coliform
bacteria - these are found in the bathroom.
- 5. Herpes
simplex virus - they causes cold sores.
WHO IS AT RISK?
- Children or
adults with an oral infection, such as dental caries.
- Family members
related to a child or adult with an oral infection.
- Immunologically
compromised children or adults.
Children or adults who are undergoing
chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, or organ transplant procedures.
- HOW TO PREVENT
TOOTHBRUSH CONTAMINATION:
- 1. The American
Dental Association recommends changing toothbrushes every three
months.
- 2. Sick children
or adults should replace their toothbrushes as soon as possible - to
prevent reinfection, or infection of another person.
- 3. Children or
adults who are immunocompromised, or undergoing chemotherapy should
change their toothbrushes every three days.
- 4. Always store
toothbrushes in an aerated and ventilated environment - never
sealed-up in a closed container.
- 5. Label and
clearly identify each child's toothbrush, so that sharing of
toothbrushes is avoided. Do not let children share toothbrushes!
Information from
http://dentalresource.org/topics25.htm
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