Medical warning … do not cover your toothbrush for this reason

The Saudi Ministry of Health provided a set of tips to keep your toothbrush clean and effective.

This came in a tweet, published by the Jeddah Health Directorate on its official Twitter account, under the title: “5 tips to maintain a clean and effective toothbrush.”

The five tips are as follows:

Your eyes protect your teeth: If you see any remaining toothpaste or food on the brush, wash them before use.

Switching the brush every 3 months: After a period of using the brush, the properties of the bristles change to become coarser on the gums.

Never share your toothbrush with another person: Avoid storing family members’ toothbrushes in one cup.

Do not cover the brush: Covering the brush may promote the growth of bacteria and mold on its bristles.

Clean the cup with the brush holder: This prevents bacteria from building up in it.