Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You reach for it twice daily and rely on it to keep your oral hygiene in check. Brushing your teeth regularly prevents cavities, ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Our mouth is home to millions of germs, including those living in the plaque on our teeth, so it's no surprise that these germs can collect on ...

We all know to clean certain things in our homes regularly — the kitchen sink, toilet, floors — but there are five items around the house that you might have overlooked. If you don't clean these items ...

When was the last time you cleaned your toothbrush? Cleaning your toothbrush probably isn’t at the top of your list of priorities, but it should be! Keeping the tool you use to clean your mouth clean ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cleaning your toothbrush is important. (Getty Images) Everyone (well, nearly everyone) would agree that brushing your teeth is a ...

Here’s a disgusting stat that will ruin your morning routine: more than 60% of toothbrushes are contaminated with faecal matter. Yes, your toothbrush. And no, it’s not because you’re gross, it’s ...

As you reach for your toothbrush each morning, you may not realize what’s hanging out on its bristles. “Toothbrushes can become contaminated with oral microbial organisms whenever they are placed in ...

You rinse your toothbrush without thinking, then drop it back into a cup that never truly dries. The bathroom is warm, the air a little steamy, and somewhere a toilet flushes. That soft brush you ...

Toothbrush holders trap moisture and residue, making them one of the germiest, most overlooked spots in the bathroom. Cleaning the holder weekly prevents buildup and keeps your family's toothbrush ...