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When do you brush your teeth? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by BananaPeal@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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It is advised to brush your teeth at least twice a day, but when? Just before bed is a gimme because you're about to lie mostly still for 6+ hours. Best to not leave food particles to fester.

What's the best time for an earlier brushing? After breakfast? After lunch? After work/school?

Plus, what's up with TV and movies having breakfast scenes where they get up and head right out the door? Did they already brush and now they're going to leave food to fester all day? Eww.

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[–] thelsim@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I ermm… only brush in the morning, after I had my shower. I know I should brush at least twice and I really wish I had the motivation to do so, but somehow I just find myself in bed without brushing.
But, to make up for it a little, I brush my teeth very meticulously for a minimum of 6 to 8 minutes. I follow intermittent fasting, so my next meal won’t be for another couple of hours.
My dentist is always full of praise during my half yearly checkup so I must be doing something right?

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I remember reading that only once a day is necessary if you brush properly, but most people don't brush properly, so the recommendation is twice a day to make up for that.

[–] thelsim@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks for letting me know, it makes me feel a little less guilty.
I still should make a change somehow, but I'll figure it out eventually :)

[–] Seasm0ke@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

My dentist told me it actually takes ~24 hr for plaque to harden up into calculus so not to be too hard on myself if I only manage once a day. I think twice a day is probably best especially if spots are missed, but I rarely manage the morning cause I drink coffee all day and brush after my nightly shower.