Although some people think they are saving water by incorporating these personal hygiene tasks, this may not actually be the case.
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Pay attention while brushing your teeth
Many people try to find ways to help them multitask at the same time to save more time in light of the busy daily life.
However, combining tasks into your morning routine may not be a good idea, at least when it comes to health.
Some brush their teeth in the shower, but the warm, humid conditions can create a whole host of problems you may not have thought of.
According to Payal Bhalla, lead dentist and clinical director for Quest Dental, hot water can break down your toothbrush’s bristles and reduce its cleaning effectiveness.
Lead Dentist and Clinical Director of Quest Dental, Payal Bahalla, explained to Metro UK that brushing your teeth in the shower is the most disgusting thing you can do.
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Cross-contamination can also occur when the same water source is used to wash the body and mouth, resulting in “oral-to-mouth transmission” and potentially putting your immune system at risk.
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Payal adds: “The shower head can harbor bacteria, and when you brush your teeth under the shower head, you may expose your toothbrush to those bacteria, which increases the possibility of getting sick again.”
And for those who live together, there is an increased risk of exposing the toothbrush to someone else’s bacteria. In addition, toothpaste residue can make surfaces slippery and imperfect and cause them to fall off.
These problems are exacerbated if you leave the brush in the shower between uses.
