Tooth Brush Sharing -Friend or Foe??

Tooth Brushing Sharing - Friend or Foe??

Most Britons would be happy to lend their toothbrush to somebody else.

According to a survey by the British Dental Foundation, 60% of people

would be willing to let their partner, children, Friends and even

celebrities borrow their toothbrush.



Dr J Basrai comments ' Sharing a toothbrush leaves people susceptible to

oral and general health problems.

Whilst this may be something relatively harmless,such as a common cold

or cold sore, if the person you are sharing with is infected with hepatitis B

or HIV these could also be passed on via the toothbrush with life threatening

consequences.'


Men are more protective of their toothbrush than women with almost half saying

they would not lend their brush to anyone, as opposed to only a third of women.


Occasional sharing a toothbrush with a family member in an emergency is better

than not brushing your teeth at all, in terms of preventing teeth decay.

However, i would not encourage it as a frequent event concludes Dr J Basrai.

For more information and an informative interview , call Dr J Basrai and his team on

01375481000 or visit our website www.basrai.co.uk