Dr. Alina Bergan and her staff recommend
that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three
months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of something that
is still “working” for them. So we thought, maybe if they had a few ideas for
putting that old toothbrush to good use, more people would take our advice? To
encourage good oral practices, we offer these fun ways to repurpose your used
toothbrush:
1. Let
your little budding artist create a masterpiece with some paint and your old
toothbrush.
2. Give
yourself a facial by scrubbing oily areas on your face with your toothbrush.
The bristles are perfect for removing embedded dirt and oil that clogs pores.
3.
Pamper your hamster or ferret by brushing his fur with an old toothbrush.
4. Dab
a bit of Vaseline on the bristles and comb your eyelashes: instant glamour!
5. Did
you notice a few gray hairs sprouting from your hairline this morning? Old
toothbrushes were made for touch-up dye jobs; also works for dyeing your
eyebrows, too!
6. Instant
chap lip fix. Slough away dry skin by using a toothbrush on your lips.
7. Old
toothbrushes are great for spot-cleaning just about anything.
8. Is
your dog’s breath making you wish he didn’t like to cuddle? Try brushing his
teeth with your old toothbrush so that his kisses (and breath) are more
tolerable.
9. Give
your fish the cleanest tank in the neighborhood by scrubbing it with your old
toothbrush.
10. Garden
uses: Remove the bristles and you have instant small plant stakes!
For more information on oral health,
toothbrush repurposing tips, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alina Bergan, at
her convenient Cedarhurst, NY office
call 800-223-0801. You can book online http://www.alinabergandds.com.
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