When should I change my child’s toothbrush?

Daily: Let your toothbrush air dry

● Most to the bad bacteria in the mouth are anaerobic, so simply letting
the brush air dry (no cap on) in light will get rid of these germs.

Weekly

● Clean brush weekly with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol mouthwash,
then rinse brush and allow to air dry.

When sick (until brush is replaced):

● After each use up until first 2-3 days on antibiotics, soak brush head in
hydrogen peroxide or alcohol mouthwash then rinse with water and air
dry.
● Once major illness symptoms have resolved, you should toss the old
brush and introduce a new one.

When to throw brush away?

● Replace toothbrushes every season, or approximately every three
months.
● If your child becomes sick or bristles become damaged (i.e. splaying
from chewing), you should replace sooner!

Some tips:

● Avoid storing family members’ brushes in close proximity to each
other.
● Wipe paste off tube dispenser with a clean finger then transfer to brush
hea brother than wiping directly onto bristles to avoid cross
contamination.

Original source from the American Dental Association