Today in our Englewood dental blog we will highlight some of the simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible.

One of the most important habits Dayton residents can form is to always allow their toothbrush to completely air dry between uses. The best way to let the toothbrush air dry is by placing it in a toothbrush holder on the counter with the bristles pointing up. This method of storage is much better than sticking it away in a drawer since it will take longer to dry in there.

Also, when you travel away from the Clayton, Union, or Vandalia area, make sure your toothbrush is dry before you seal it away in a travel container.

A good strategy for Englewood residents to make sure their toothbrush has ample time to dry is to buy two toothbrushes at your Dayton drugstore. Then alternate between the two so each has time to fully dry out between uses.

And Dayton dental patients should remember to replace their toothbrush (or toothbrushes) every 3-4 months, or sooner if they’ve had a cold!

Hi. I’m Drs. Lou and Nick Vitangeli, a dentist in Englewood. I want my patients to have the best oral health possible. At Louis & Dominic Vitangeli DDS we offer the following services:

cosmetic dentistry
restorative dentistry
dental implants
sedation dentistry

We are currently accepting new Dayton patients and the friendly and gentle staff here would be happy to answer any questions you have about teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, or other cosmetic dentistry procedures.