Oral B toothbrush heads

Posted by sarahlynn1960 @sarahlynn1960, Oct 2 3:16pm

Couldn’t find this when I did a search of the forum, but do the Oral B electric toothbrush heads hold up in a baby bottle sterilizer? Thanks!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 2 5:26pm

Mine did not. I soak weekly in 70% isopropyl alcohol (when ill) or fresh 3% hydrogen peroxide otherwise. This was recommended by my dentist who knows about my bronchiectasis and history of MAC.

@ling | @wangling | Oct 3 9:07am

I have been doing it. So far NP.

Ling

oaktree | @oaktree | Oct 3 9:39am

I sterilize my Oral B toothbrush heads in a Bololo baby bottle sterilizer after every use. Eventually (after months of sterilization) a clump of bristles fall out and I throw that one away. That may be due to frequent sterilization but by the time the bristles fall out, it's probably time to change the toothbrush head anyway. I have 3 that I rotate.

camilleups | @camilleups | 2 days ago

I am a retired Dental Hygienist.
The normal life of a toothbrush is 3 months, MAX.
So if you are sterilizing yours regularly I can see how the bristles would be affected.
You could buy a UV sterilizer for your toothbrush which might be easier, just google it.