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We know to wash our hands often and cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze. But don't forget about the toothbrush, which visits the mouth several times per day. Dr. Jed Jacobson, chief science officer of Delta Dental, offers a few tips for making sure your own toothbrush doesn't make you sick this winter:
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About Delta Dental of Tennessee
Delta Dental of Tennessee, with its affiliates in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico and Ohio, is one of the largest dental plan administrators in the nation. In 2008, the enterprise paid out nearly $2.1 billion for dental care for more than 6.6 million enrollees. Offices are located in Nashville, Knoxville and Memphis, Tenn.; Indianapolis and Greenwood, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; Okemos and Farmington Hills, Mich.; Albuquerque, N.M.; and Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio.
-- Replace your toothbrush every four months because toothbrushes wear out and don't clean as effectively once the bristles become worn down. But if you do get sick, be sure to replace your toothbrush right away.
SOURCE Delta Dental of Tennessee
