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A member asked:
When should you change your tooth brush after getting over a cold? during or when your 100% better?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
After you're better: A new brush isn't a bad idea after an illness and certainly isolate your brush from the rest of your family's brushes while your sick (and obviously, no sharing. . . ).
Answered 12/10/2013
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When you are better: Your toothbrush will be a home for any oral bacteria and viruses so changing your toothbrush is a good idea when you are recovered from you cold.
Answered 4/17/2013
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