![]() If you’re gagging at the thought of your electric toothbrush being covered in mold, you’ll probably want a few tips on how to stop stuff like this from happening. Considering the average toothbrush is harboring around 10 million bacteria, it’s not surprising to see a little mold here and there (although some cases are more extreme than others ). ![]() ![]() Which all sounds about right: Gunk and mold thrive wherever water sits stagnant-say, the base of the toothbrush, or where the head is attached. The accumulated water and protein-laden water drips down and there are enough nutrients in that water to allow bacteria and mold to grow. But one internet commenter (credited with 40 years of dental experience, no less!) had an interesting theory: Surprisingly, when we asked the American Dental Association what this gunk is, they told us they couldn’t say for sure. But what is this goop? Is the toothbrush secreting it? Is it possessed? How do you make it stop? There’s one downside of electric toothbrushes, though: For some reason, they develop a weird coating of grey-brown slime around the base over time. An analysis of 56 different studies published in 2014 found that not only do electric toothbrushes reduce dental plaque by 21 percent more than manual toothbrushes, they reduce gingivitis by 11 percent more, too. Electric toothbrushes are better than manual toothbrushes: Fact. ![]()
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