WHEN TO USE

Scientific research has shown that within two days a new toothbrush becomes infected with potentially disease- producing bacteria, viruses and fungi, some of which remain alive and multiply on a toothbrush for hours and even days, and re-using a toothbrush carries the risk of re-infection with the organisms capable of causing tooth decay, gum disease and a variety of other health problems.

The bacteria involved in the cause of tooth decay (dental caries), gum disease (gingivitis) and periodontal disease are readily transferred from individuals to toothbrushes, together with other more serious infections, including colds and 'flu, cold sores, oral thrush ( Candida alibcans ) and gastro-enteritis.

The toothbrushes, even of the healthy individuals, should be disinfected on a daily basis to help prevent re-infection and cross infection, as part of a total oral hygiene programme.

The medically compromised

Preventing re-infection and cross-infection is particularly important for the medically compromised and this is a very serious issue. In the case of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, organ transplants and immunosuppressive therapy, together with the elderly, the immune systems fails to work normally and affected individuals are at increased risk of infection from all sources, including their own toothbrush.

INDICATIONS FOR USE OF BRUSHTOX

Brushtox is indicated on a daily basis to help maintain good oral health and fight tooth decay but it is especially indicated in the treatment of conditions where re-infection from the toothbrush is likely to exacerbate the problem, such as:-

All acute oral infections:-

1. Acute ulcerative gingivitis
2. Active periodontal disease
3. Cold sores and other herpes infections
4. Mouth ulcers
5. Oral thrush (especially in the case of denture wearers)

Upper respiratory tract infections:-

1. Coughs and colds
2. Sore throats

Immuno-compromised patients:-

1. Chemotherapy
2. Radiotherapy
3. AIDS patients

The frail and elderly, who have reduced resistance to infection;

Mentally and physically disabled patients, where carers perform the oral hygiene routine.

Brushtox can also be used to great effect with the following:
-Razors
-Dentures
-Toilet seats

• The Brushtox bottle is small enough to be carried in a handbag
• Brushtox is the easiest way to ensure a clean and germ free toothbrush
• Dentists recommend that Brushtox is applied before and after each brushing
• Brushtox makes your toothbrush so clean you could put it in your mouth.