Germ Terminator

"Oral health is inseparable from total health.”—Surgeon General’s Report
A British research study found up to 100,000,000 colony forming germ units on a single ordinary toothbrush.

“Evolutionary medicine attributes most disease to microbes.”—ABC News

“Periodontal diseases are caused by microbial infections.”— United States Surgeon General’s Report

“Animal and population-based studies have demonstrated an association between periodontal diseases and diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.”— United States Surgeon General’s Report

“Microbial infections, including those caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi are the primary cause of the most prevalent oral diseases.” – United States Surgeon General’s Report

The sharp tips of toothbrush bristles can cause tiny lacerations in the gums that allow infections to enter the body—USA Today

49% of used toothbrushes tested positive for bacteria from feces – Independent Microbiology Laboratory

Microscopic cuts in our gums and tongues may act as primary entryways for infection – American Health Conferences

A University of Buffalo Study of 1,372 people found that those with gum disease had triple the risk of heart attacks in a 10-year period.

Oral bacteria enter your bloodstream through small tears in your gums—ABC News

Laboratory cultures made from used toothbrushes have shown many dangerous pathogenic germs – New Haven Health Project

Professor of Oral Biology at the University of Buffalo: “Gum disease may even be more important than obesity or age as a factor in the onset of diabetes in adults.”

New evidence also points to a link between poor oral health and heart health—University of Southern California Health Report

Unsanitized toothbrushes can clearly be implements of injury when dangerous pathogenic germs are concentrated on toothbrush bristles—American Health Conferences

Steam combined with dry heat is the safest and most effective method available for sanitizing toothbrushes—Dr. Stephen Langer, M.D.

“Surgeon General cites oral disease epidemic”—USA Today, May 25, 2000

“Even after being rinsed visibly clean, toothbrushes can remain contaminated with potentially pathogenic organisms.”—Centers for Disease Control

Chronically infected gums linked to coronary heart disease—Harvard Medical School

“Bloodstream infections on the rise.”—Associated Press, May 21, 2002

Approximately 95% of Americans with diabetes also have periodontal disease—ADHA Website

“Alzheimer’s link to infection grows.”—WebMD News

“The oral cavity is a prime location for bacteria to become systemic, through bleeding that occurs when you brush your teeth. Such infection triggers inflammation, which unleashes a cascade of molecular events that build up plaque and choke off arteries.”—Boston University School of Medicine as reported in the Wall Street Journal, September 30, 2002

Most bad breath is produced by bacteria on the tongue—ABC News

An unsanitized toothbrush reintroduces bad-breath causing germs to the mouth—American Health Conferences