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How often do you brush your teeth? (lemmyunchained.net)

submitted 2 years ago by LachlanUnchained@lemmyunchained.net to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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How often do you brush your teeth? Sure, we’ve all been told the ‘twice-a-day’ , but how many of us strictly follow it?

Are there any cultures out there with alternative practices that still maintain good oral health?

I’m intrigued to hear your brushing habits, thoughts on this, and any interesting findings you’ve stumbled upon.

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[–] WhoRoger@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I hate it so much. I can't stand standing in the bathroom in front of a mirror and fiddle with my teeth. That whole experience is just wholy depressing, and then the foul taste on top of that. I try to at least brush and use mouthwash when I wake up and am groggy enough to not mind that much.

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[–] pedantichedgehog@sh.itjust.works 0 points 2 years ago

I floss and brush religiously every night, have for many years. I had a cavity when I was young and the whole experience was terrible.

I still ended up with multiple cavities as an adult.

[–] Richardisaguy@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I were supposed to do tree times a day, but i end up 2 every day. I also bathe every day

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[–] borlax@lemmy.borlax.com 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Good oral hygiene practices don’t really differ between cultures. Cleaning your teeth properly is cleaning your teeth properly.

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[–] AfricanExpansionist@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago

There's a recent podcast edition of Science Vs. about this very thing.

According to their interviewed experts and their research, brushing your teeth does nothing to prevent cavities UNLESS it's fluoridated toothpaste.

Flossing also doesn't really prevent cavities, but it is important for me gum health. They recommend regular flossing (more than once a week)

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