Art Pottery

Toothbrush Holder

Gail Pittman Ceramic Toothbrush Holder in Maypop Signed and Dated ’89 $20.00

Frankoma Owl Toothbrush Holder/ Brown Glazed/Excellant Condition! $39.00

Toothbrush Holder, MT.Fugi, Beautiful Blue design signed with MT Fugi on bottom $15.99

Wicked Cool London England United Kingdom Modern Toothbrush Holder Bathroom Art $0.99

VB ATHENA CALIFORNIA TOOTHPASTE & TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER $14.95

M A HADLEY COW FIGURE-TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER $19.99

Made In Japan Dog Tooth Brush Holder $19.99

Early Brush Mccoy Blue & White Nosegay Stoneware Pitcher Jug & Toothbrush Holder $75.00

Vintage Porcelain pottery toothbrush holder Chokin flowers iris butterfly Japan $14.99

VINTAGE PIG CRAFTED IN 1988-TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER? REALLY COOL PIG-LARGE-AWESOME!! $2.99

Old Pottery hippo tooth brush holder bathroom Caddish 1977 soft peach $9.95

Polmedia Polish Pottery New Stoneware toothbrush holder Unikat from Boleslawiec $33.95

Polmedia Polish Pottery New Stoneware toothbrush holder from Boleslawiec $21.95

Italy Italian Majolica Cactus Toothbrush Holder Tooth Brush Holder 4 Holes $14.99

1930s Porcelain Sleeping Mexican Toothbrush Holder Nice $15.99

RARE WHEELING POTTERY CO TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER Blue Floral FOR A Pitcher Bowl SET $30.00

Vintage Yellow RETRO HIPPO HIPPOPOTAMUS TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER RETRO Soap Dish $17.95

Polmedia Polish Pottery New Stoneware toothbrush holder Unikat from Boleslawiec $33.95

Polmedia Polish Pottery New Stoneware toothbrush holder Unikat from Boleslawiec $33.95

Handmade Elephant Toothbrush Holder – Nice for Childrens Bathroom Excellent Cond $12.99

Polmedia Polish Pottery New Stoneware toothbrush holder Unikat from Boleslawiec $33.95

Hadley Pottery Spotted Pig Tooth Brush or Pencil Holder $39.99

Made in Italy Artsy Blue/White Toothbrush Holder $22.49

3 pcs bathroom accessory set ceramic tumbler toothbrush holder soap dispensar $22.00

Hand Painted Tole Styl Art Pottery Toothbrush Holder – Pink Flowers – Italy $11.99

English Transferware Blue White Toothbrush Holder: River, Home, Trees, Floral $60.00

CLOUDS FOLSOM (CA) ART POTTERY TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER- FLOWERS $19.99

Tooth brush holder clay Handmade $19.99

Art Deco Sadler Toothbrush Holder Morris Minor Car $105.85

RARE NIPPON WALL MOUNT TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER EGYPTIAN PYRAMID DESERT SCENE $249.99

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How To Take Care Of My Teeth And My Toothbrush

We all know or should do that it is very important to take care of your teeth, but why do we need to look after our toothbrush?

 Your toothbrush needs to be cleaned and stored correctly otherwise it will have a negative effect on your teeth cleaning routine. An uncared for toothbrush may cause your teeth more harm than good if the bacteria that can grow on it builds up, no matter how many times you brush your teeth.

 When you have finished brushing your teeth, always wash and rinse it under the tap, this is to ensure you remove any bacteria, any food that may of been stuck in-between your teeth and any remaining toothpaste. This needs to be done each time, whether that be two or three times a day.

 Store your toothbrush in an upright position, some people have may have a pacific toothbrush holder or you could use an unused cup or beaker as the holder. Your toothbrush needs to dry naturally, so it needs to be kept in a well ventilated area. You should not cover it over until it has fully dried, if covered over before drying bacteria may grow due to the moisture remaining on the toothbrush.

 Relating to toothbrush storage, make sure if your brush is shared with others, that they are not touching and kept in separate compartments. This will then eradicate the contaminating of each others toothbrushes therefore leading to healthier teeth and gums for the whole family.

 The positives of looking after your toothbrush are that you are preventing against bacteria build up, the brush head itself will be in better condition, therefore it will clean your teeth more efficiently than say and old uncared for toothbrush, and it will last longer. If you do not look after your toothbrush, it could only last for a few weeks, whereas a well looked after and hygienic brush will easily last up to three months which is the recommended time to then replace it.

You need to regularly inspect your toothbrush, if you notice the bristles are worn it will need replacing as soon as possible, whether you have had it less than three months or not. Toothbrushes with worn tissues are more prone to germ and bacteria build ups.
If you a heavy or rough brusher, the bristles will wear out a lot quicker compared to someone who takes there time brushing there teeth, this can also be said for children who may have a uneven brushing technique.

In summary purchase the correct type of toothbrush that is suitable for you, hard or soft bristled, look after it by cleaning, rinsing and storing correctly, inspect for bristle damage and then replace it. I know replacing toothbrushes costs money, although relatively inexpensive but if you think in comparison to what it may cost to go to the dentists to have dental work or teeth cleaning, I believe toothbrushes are a worthwhile investment.

For more information on dental hygiene issues and products visit http://lookingafteryourteeth.blogspot.com/

About the Author

26 year old male from East Anglia in the United Kingdom.
I have a real passion for obtaining knowledge and article writing, and would like to share information that has been a help or an interest to me. Hopefully it may do the same for you.

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What kind is what my mother used a can of beer as a toothbrush holder?

Wow, great idea, tell your mom she is a lady with class. Would you mind if I stole your idea?