Question 1

so i got diagnosed with oral flush and now i am taking medication for it and will i need to replace the toothbrush after treatment?? and will gargling with mouthwash help kill the infection???

Accepted Answer

: Yes- to all the questions

Question 2

good afternoon doctors. how often should an adult (or a child) replace a toothbrush?

Accepted Answer

Toothbrush: The general recommendation is to replace the tooth brush (or the head on an electric toothbrush) every 3 months.

Question 3

can colgate 360 degree surround adult full head, soft manual toothbrush, 2 pack with the back seal of package slightly open be expired?

Accepted Answer

Definitely, no: Colgate 360 Degree Surround Adult Full Head has no expiration date.

Question 4

how to approach recurrent strep throat +radt/+culture in adults? this is 3rd infx in 2 months after full course amoxicillin, full course zpack, frequently disinfected household surfaces, tossed toothbrushes/makeups, family members all tested/treated?

Accepted Answer

: Best is to see an Infectious disease MD for detailed evaluation. Good luck.

Question 5

could a pink color on my toothbrush bristles be harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: If the bristles were that color when you got the brush and it is an ada accepted brush, it's safe.   If they were once white and are now pink, you could have periodontal disease since its probably blood.

Question 6

what do i do as my friend is purging items he is mainly purging on spoons and toothbrushes?

Accepted Answer

: Your question is not clear, however, if your friend is swallowing spoons and toothbrushes, he needs to consult a psychiatrist.

Question 7

colgate sells a toothbrush that has a soft seal on the back which is easy to break when they put it on the shelfs. is this toothbrush safe to use?

Accepted Answer

Safe?: If you are afraid of malicious tampering, the only way to be certain is to get one with an unbroken seal. The odds of anyone causing harm intentionally via this pathway has to be pretty small but there are no guarantees if the seal is broken.

Question 8

what parasites can live on toothbrushes?

Accepted Answer

Parasites: None that i know of. I have never heard or read an article showing that parasites live on toothbrushes with plastic bristles and handles  in rare cases fungus maybe. Be sure your brush can air dry daily and change when worn. If you are still worried run through dw or let sit in 1 part bleach and 3 parts water for 15 min then rinse well.

Question 9

is it ok to put orajel on my toothbrush?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but?: Why would you want to? If it is that painful to brush your teeth that you would like to put orajel on your toothbrush then you may have some oral problems that need to be addressed. Best to see your dentist to make sure there is no pathology or disease in your mouth. If everything is fine then you can put orajel on your toothbrush if you desire, but put a fluoridated toothpaste on as well.

Question 10

how much time will dna stay on a swab or a toothbrush?

Accepted Answer

Preservation: If the swab or toothbrush is preserved under ideal conditions, a very, very long time. See below link:

http://crev.Info/2013/07/longevity-of-dna-estimated/.

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So i got diagnosed with oral flush and now i am taking medication for it and will i need to replace the toothbrush after treatment?? and will gargling with mouthwash help kill the infection???

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Good afternoon doctors. how often should an adult (or a child) replace a toothbrush?

A member asked:

Can colgate 360 degree surround adult full head, soft manual toothbrush, 2 pack with the back seal of package slightly open be expired?

A member asked:

How to approach recurrent strep throat +radt/+culture in adults? this is 3rd infx in 2 months after full course amoxicillin, full course zpack, frequently disinfected household surfaces, tossed toothbrushes/makeups, family members all tested/treated?

A member asked:

Could a pink color on my toothbrush bristles be harmful?

A member asked:

What do i do as my friend is purging items he is mainly purging on spoons and toothbrushes?

A member asked:

Colgate sells a toothbrush that has a soft seal on the back which is easy to break when they put it on the shelfs. is this toothbrush safe to use?

A member asked:

What parasites can live on toothbrushes?

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Is it ok to put orajel on my toothbrush?

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How much time will dna stay on a swab or a toothbrush?

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