Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You reach for it twice daily and rely on it to keep your oral hygiene in check. Brushing your teeth regularly prevents cavities, ...

Staphylococci, coliforms, pseudomonads, yeasts, intestinal bacteria and — yes — even fecal germs may be on your toothbrush, and that’s gross. Appropriate toothbrush storage and care are important to ...

In the corner of even the tidiest bathroom, one small item tends to harbor often-overlooked grime and germs: the toothbrush holder. But because it holds the tools you use to care for your teeth and ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Toothbrushes are supposed keep our mouths clean. But are we keeping our toothbrushes clean? 13News collected eight samples from families with different bathroom setups. Some stored ...

Toothbrush holders trap moisture and residue, making them one of the germiest, most overlooked spots in the bathroom. Cleaning the holder weekly prevents buildup and keeps your family's toothbrush ...