Effect of a single-use toothbrush on plaque microflora

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The toothbrush has a significant role to reintroduce microorganisms into the oral cavity. Although it is not feasible to change the toothbrush everyday, it may be a sound practice to change the toothbrush as frequently as possible. Toothbrushes should be changed at least once a month. Also, an easy and effective method of disinfecting toothbrushes has a role in reducing the plaque flora. Vidya Pai, Department of Microbiology, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2009;volume=20;issue=4;spage=404;epage=406;aulast=Pai

 

 

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