Is sharing a toothbrush with someone unhealthy?

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   lockgirlposted 13 years ago

   all I can say is ewwwww gross. Tooth brushes are cheap enough , why would anyone want to share one.

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   Field-Of-Flowersposted 13 years ago

   Well... here's my take on this:
   I shared a toothbrush just the other day. I was brushing away like usual, when all of a sudden, a couple of the bristles got stuck in between my false teeth. I had already fastened them in place with sea bond. So, here I was, in the bathroom with a toothbrush stuck in my teeth. Just then, I sneezed so hard they flew out of my mouth and across the room! It's a good thing my cat was there with me. He was yawning at the time... so with his mouth open... my false teeth flew right into his mouth! I must admit... he looked kinda cute with big choppers!! All he did was smile! :- P
   I just had to add some humor. I couldn't resist! :-)
   Honestly I wouldn't share a toothbrush with anyone. With all of the germs that could be, and probably are there... no thanks. Besides, I'd be afraid to get their toothbrush stuck in my mouth...how embarrassing! hahaha!!
   I love adding a smile to someone's day... I hope I did for you!
   Have a great day... and don't forget to smile! :-)

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   Nspeelposted 13 years ago

   Well after reading this i feel it is unhealthy, apparently very unhealthy i may stop sharing my toothbrush with my girlfriends now ha ha. Great question

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   babywhizposted 13 years ago

   Of course it's very unhealthy.  I can not imagine sharing mine.  I would use toothpaste only and brush with my fingers!

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   Charity Squidposted 13 years ago

   Yes.  Very unhealthy.  Dentists will always tell you that.  Especially if someone was sick.

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   homesteadboundposted 13 years ago

   Don't even want to think about it! It's more than unhealthy, it's ...I'm at  a loss for words. Not good for a writer. Look what you've done to me. I may never ever be the same again. Oh no, I feel a panic attack coming on. How could you do this to me? I thought,,,

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   Victoria Lynnposted 13 years ago

   I may have to stop following this question. It grosses me out everytime I see it. You're funny, homesteadbound.

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   Angie Jardineposted 13 years ago

   Ugh ... it has to be, doesn't it?
   
   If someone has a gum disease such as gingivitis for instance and you use their toothbrush the bacteria from that disease has got to be transferred ... over time if not immediately.
   
   And as we all should know healthy gums are vital for healthy teeth.

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   Sarah Connorposted 13 years ago

   Yes, aside from germs it can spread gum disease.

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    Smart is Goodposted 13 years ago

    I am really surprised at how many people say "Eww, gross" when it's almost the same thing as making out with someone. When you kiss someone you are transferring saliva and germs as well. Will you stop kissing your husband/wife or significant other once you realise that? Personally I wouldn't. Each one knows the hygiene habits their partner has and If I forgot my toothbrush some day and I feel the need to brush my my teeth I'd use my partner's. Of course I wouldn't brush my teeth with a random someone's brush, same thing as I wouldn't make out with a stranger.

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    sam3mposted 13 years ago

    i would assume that if sharing a toothbrush came up as a possibility, you've already done some things with the other person which make that danger rather inconsequential.

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    elliegouldingposted 13 years ago

    Of course it is!! Even if you wash the toothbrush in-between uses, it still will cause bacteria! Do you want mono? If not then stop sharing mouth and lip products!

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    alphagirlposted 13 years ago

    you should not share a tooth brush. Your bacteria in your mouth is different from another. EEWWEW!!

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    Ayseposted 13 years ago

    Considering that the human mouth is the dirtiest on the planet. Uh yea...it's nasty!
    
    

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    Anjiliposted 13 years ago

    It is not only unhealthy, but quite disgusting.
    You remind me of a new house mate I got in college during my second year of study. The man got to use my toothbrush the following morning.
    
    This irked me so much that I rebuked and threw him out within minutes of my discovering the wet toothbrush.
    
    I didn't care what college administration had to say but I had to part ways with the guy.
    
    I bet this answers your query well

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    swathi180posted 13 years ago

    Definitely unhealthy, it transmits bacteria from person to person.It is unhygienic also.If a person has a problem of bleeding gums (gingivitis) not even think of using it, may cause blood contamination .If it is a situation that you should use other person's tooth brush avoid it.Prefer your own index finger and tooth paste and clean all the tooth surfaces.

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    Troyangelukposted 13 years ago

    Although you will be sharing what has been in eachother mouths if you are both equally healthy and take care of your teeth i can't see what the problems could come up.

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    sharmanlowposted 13 years ago

    this is a definitely a yes. i just cant say more.

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    Alladream74posted 13 years ago

    As long as you throw it in a pot of boiling water then hold it up to a hair dryer for an hour-it should be safe and healthy.But the problem might be the new shape it will have acquired from the heat treatment,in which case I would say,it is unhealthy and the process to make it so (as described above) is really not worth the time and effort.-)

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    Beware-I-Am-Hereposted 13 years ago

    Yes tooo much. Sharing toothbrush means you sharing one's germs with other. It is the most unhelathy habit.

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