Are you being sloppy with your toothbrush use? Reusing the same old toothbrush or casually borrowing a friend’s when you crash at their place. If you are taking your toothbrush too lightly, then you risk opening the door to health problems, beyond oral problems like cavities or gum pain, to bigger diseases like cardiovascular issues and diabetes. A toothbrush is the first defence against many germs and bacteria. (Picture credit: Unsplash) ALSO READ: Should you floss before or after brushing? Dentist shares what your ideal oral care routine should be To understand more about why toothbrush’s role in preventing health issues, HT Lifestyle reached out to Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Dr Vimal Arora, Chief Clinical Officer of Clove Dental. He revealed that a toothbrush is your first line of defence against many diseases and infections. Describing how a toothbrush protects your health, he elaborated, “When one brushes, they are interrupting a biological chain reaction from germs that could travel silently from your mouth to your heart, and even affect how your body manages sugar.” This simple …