Sharing a toothbrush with someone you’re already kissing may seem like no big deal, but there are legitimate health risks to worry about, according to experts.
Maybe you’re on a romantic weekend getaway and realize too late that you forgot to pack a toothbrush. Or perhaps you’ve grabbed your partner’s by mistake once or twice . If you’re already making out with someone, then how big of a deal can it really be to use their dental tools too? “There are lots of things we want to share with our partners, but a toothbrush shouldn’t be one of them,” Nammy Patel, DDS, owner of Green Dentistry in San Francisco, tells SELF.
That’s because the microscopic organisms in question thrive in moist environments, research shows. So when the bristles are wet, the bacteria on them can multiply and survive for a longer period of time, Dr. Patel adds. Technically, both dentists say this holds true for your own toothbrush too. However, that’s less of a concern since, for one, you’re probably not re-cleaning your teeth while the bristles are still wet.
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