How to Store My Electric Toothbrush?
It’s important to take care of your electric toothbrush and your electric toothbrush stand to make sure you get your best clean with every brush. Also, once bristles get frayed or worn down, they won’t be as effective at removing plaque. Here are some tips on how to take care of your toothbrush to keep your smile at its healthiest.
Daily Toothbrush and Toothbrush Holder Maintenance
Remove your brush head
Rinse your toothbrush with tap water after use to remove toothpaste and debris.
Don’t over brush. Putting too much pressure on your toothbrush can cause the bristles to wear out more quickly and be less effective when cleaning.
Store your toothbrush in an upright position to let it air-dry.
Simply wipe down your electric toothbrush holder and electric toothbrush stand every so often to remove debris and dirt.
Ongoing tips for your electric toothbrush
Replace your Oral-B® Electric Toothbrush brush head every three months, or when the blue Indicator® bristles fade to white, or earlier if you notice fraying. Simply pull the old brush head off your handle at a straight angle, and snap on a new brush head in the same manner.
If this is your first time using the product, you should fully charge the battery before using, which can take up to 16 hours.
Once your handle is fully charged, continue using your electric toothbrush until no charge is left. Then, fully charge it again instead of charging between each use.
Make sure to give your toothbrush stand a quick wipe down with a cloth every few days to remove any buildup.
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Dr Robert Lee is a dentist with more than thirty years of experience in the industry.
Graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and from the University of New South Wales with a Master of Business Administration, Robert’s career has taken him all over the world – from Australia to Germany to his current position in Chicago, where he is the founder of Denticus Inc., offering strategic dental consulting.
Robert has previously worked for Procter & Gamble as the Director of Professional Scientific Relations in both the Cincinnati and Sydney offices, being responsible for external relations and scientific exchange with leading professional associations and industry thought leaders. He was also responsible for all technical and scientific training for the professional teams in North America and Australia.
Robert has been assisting the team at Oral-B by fact-checking and reviewing our blogs on dental health.
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