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[–] AdolfSchmitler@lemmy.world 68 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That was me with flossing. My parents and childhood dentist always TOLD me to floss, and you just stick the floss between your teeth and that's flossing. I thought it was dumb and didn't do anything to help my teeth so I never really did it. Until as an adult my dental hygienist explained in detail you need to scrape the sides of your teeth with the floss and go up/down the tooth as far as you can without hurting yourself. Then demonstrated on herself, and then asked me to do it in front of her so she could see if I was doing it right. Great lady.

[–] buttnugget@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

So it was entirely process based and not logic based?

[–] piecat@lemmy.world 8 points 6 days ago (4 children)

The process didn't jive with the logic... so...

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[–] MehBlah@lemmy.world 32 points 6 days ago (1 children)

My son got a really bad gum infection when he was twelve. From that moment on he brushes his teeth twice a day. We found a video online that detailed how you should brush your teeth from the 70's and he watched it often. I haven't asked but he probably still does.

[–] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Okay, now where one can find toothpaste that won't leave a strong mint taste in your mouth for up to a few hours, that is also not one of those kid's toothpastes?

[–] ronflex@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

I use Sensodyne brand and I don't feel like the taste lingers very long, I may just be tolerant though because I have used the same brand for years.

[–] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 18 points 6 days ago (4 children)

Hey, autistic people!

You pour water over your toothpaste in order to soften it so it'll turn into a liquid easier. If your toothpaste is always too solid and goopy it's because you aren't wetting it.

[–] HasturInYellow@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago

Do people not have spit....?

[–] frog_brawler@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

You're supposed to wet the toothbrush before you put the toothpaste on it. That way the toothpaste doesn't fall off.

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

I think toothpaste sticks better to a dry brush. If i try to squeeze the tube onto a wet brush it wet noodles to one side.

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 4 points 6 days ago

I don't wet either and brush my teeth just fine. Just to make this conversation more confusing.

[–] rustyricotta@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 days ago

I both wet my toothbrush and sip a tiny amount of water for brushing. Not only does it help my tongue which is sensitive to toothpaste, it also gets far frothier (which I assume makes for more thorough application).

[–] IzzyScissor@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Unless you're not the best at getting it to stick to the brush before you put it under the water, and the majority of it gets knocked into the sink when you try. If that constantly happens to you, you can wet the brush first and THEN add the toothpaste. It'll take a few seconds to mix when brushing, but you'll get the same results with less wasted toothpaste.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Too complex. I just squirt the toothpaste into my mouth.

(not really)

[–] Zink@programming.dev 3 points 6 days ago

I actually do this. I typically don't bring it up as a third option when this discussion happens because I'd rather not be seen as a maniac around here. But it works great.

I put the toothpaste onto the tip of my tongue, get the brush wet, then as I put the brush in my mouth I also mush the toothpaste into the brush with my tongue.

Hygiene seems like the obvious concern. But funny enough, in our household we each have our own tubes of toothpaste and the end of mine looks perfectly clean while my wife's and son's are gross crusty messes. I can apply the toothpaste super cleanly. And any concerns about bumping my lip or tongue and contaminating the end of the tube seem to also exist but in a much worse way for toothbrushes and whatever may be floating around in the air in a bathroom. I'll leave it at that, lol.

[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 6 points 5 days ago

Kinda. I understand the logic behind some stuff, but I still laze around and don't feel like doing them, like exercise.

[–] MML@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 days ago (6 children)

Why should I live?

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 15 points 5 days ago

Out of spite

[–] lapommedeterre@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

Because it's a lot cooler than being dead.

[–] Manifish_Destiny@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

To have a good life to spite those who despise you.

[–] tresspass@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

Because in times of oppression, staying alive is a revolutionary act.

[–] SippyCup@feddit.nl 2 points 5 days ago

There is no WHY. The moment simply is, and we are all trapped within it, like bugs in amber.

Or something like that

[–] ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 days ago

To find out why you should live.

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