Toothbrushes Should Generally Be Replaced Every

question 19

Multiple Choice

Toothbrushes should generally be replaced every:

• A) 4 to 6 weeks
• B) 8 to 12 weeks
• C) 4 to 6 months
• D) 8 to 12 months

---

Definitions:

Acid-base Imbalance

A disturbance in the balance between acids and bases in the blood, affecting the body's pH level.

Surgery

A branch of medicine that involves the manual and instrumental techniques to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities by incision or manipulation.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition marked by a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood due to excessive breathing, often caused by anxiety or respiratory disorders.

Hyperventilating

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for oxygen, often due to anxiety or panic.