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kendonmcb t1_iu3oh01 wrote

The mother of all shittylifeprotips ladies and gentlemen.

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SmurfedYourMom t1_iu5r6tf wrote

And what have you posted that has been so helpful? Nothing so kick rocks bro

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[deleted] OP t1_iu5v5ry wrote

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SmurfedYourMom t1_iu7egfi wrote

Nice one, didn’t expect much from a 15 year old pimple faced virgin that has no kind of social life

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CaptainDrake15 t1_iu4loiv wrote

Dental Hygienist here. While using mouthwash will help reduce the overall number of bacteria in your mouth (for a time) and introduce some fluoride into the equation to help with tooth remineralization, it won’t remove plaque. Plaque that is allowed to sit in place for more than 24-48 hours will become calculus (aka tartar) which can only be removed in a proper dental setting. If not removed it will lead to gum inflammation and act as a harbor for bacteria that cause decay.

That being said brushing twice a day and flossing once a day are generally all you need to keep your teeth and gums healthy and prevent costly dental bills in the future. I guarantee the money you spend on any mouthwash is wasted if you’re not brushing and flossing first.

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Rashinar t1_iu4rcrj wrote

Is every mouthwash from the store next to you suitable? What should be in that mouthwash, any minerals or other stuff I should check for?

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CaptainDrake15 t1_iu4u1e9 wrote

A fluoride mouthwash is what you should be looking for. ACT, Listerine, etc will have fluoride. Some mouthwash products have alcohol and some don’t but that’s not really a factor in the effectiveness of the mouthwash.

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Disneyhorse t1_iu45xnd wrote

Just commit to brushing one tooth. You’ll probably do the rest while you’re there

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GreyFoxMe t1_iu4k87r wrote

I understand why "just go to the gym" type tips, or just do it for 5 minutes, would work. Because once you're already there you are likely to do more.

But in the gym example you could just leave and you have at least tried. You did something and it's at least progress.

To commit to brushing one tooth wouldn't work for me because I would automatically jump to the future situation of actually being there, holding the toothbrush only brushing one tooth. Obviously I might as well at least run the brush over all the teeth while I'm at that point.

Which is why it wouldnt work. It's too obvious of a trick and could be equated to actually brushing your teeth. There is no real separation between the two.

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TheGreenApronClub t1_iu7mqf8 wrote

It's like taking a shower...you don't want to get in but once you're in you don't want to get out. Yay caveman parts of our brains are fun!

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Environmental-Sock52 t1_iu3ejxq wrote

Harm reduction has so many applications and it teaches us we matter. ♥️👏🏼

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annazsunshine t1_iu4vm1j wrote

So easy to see those who have never had severe depression in the comments here……

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Rationalist_Coffee t1_iu3exce wrote

Or get an electric toothbrush. a good one is as cheap as $20. not only does it kinda gamify the process, it removes a lot of the work, and ensures you won’t spend more than the recommended 2 minutes on brushing.

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aqlu t1_iu3hjl4 wrote

Stick a travel brush and toothpaste in your backpack, or car, or office desk for the days you dont brush at home. Or, go one step further and keep a travel hygeine bag.

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nydutch t1_iu4fg7j wrote

This sub really sucks.

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fred_cheese t1_iu64xq3 wrote

Another variation: I'd skip brushing my teeth at night 'cos the minty taste would wake me up, making it harder to fall asleep.

Dentist told me to just brush w/o toothpaste. The majority of the cleaning happens from the act of brushing, not the toothpaste.

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heidismiles t1_iu6l7sm wrote

You could just brush after dinner (or late snack, if applicable) rather than immediately before bed.

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fred_cheese t1_iu6m4up wrote

I could. After dinner means pondering dessert after a slight digestion period is out of the question. Basically my issue was I'd go to bed when I felt tired, not at any particular time.

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MonoN0Aware t1_iu6u8gh wrote

Did you ever hear the tragedy of darth plaque the wise?

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silversketch06 t1_iu7lkse wrote

A lifetip is to brush your goddamn teeth. OP you are lazy AF.

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Awkward-anxious-cat t1_iu7s4ee wrote

Thank you ❤️ I have depression and struggle all the time with brushing my teeth. This is a good tip for me. I’ve had depression since I was a teen. I really appreciate this tip. ❤️❤️❤️

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Flair_Helper t1_iu7v6kc wrote

Hello kylcigh, thank you for your submission! Unfortunately, it has been removed for the following reason:

Your post is not a life pro tip. Advice is any guidance or recommendation concerning prudent future action. An aphorism is a short clever saying that is intended to express a general truth or a concise statement of a principle.Try r/YouShouldKnow.

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SirThatsCuba t1_iu3i3gc wrote

My dentist has given us so many toothbrushes we haven't had to buy one in years. We bought the electric anyways, but we have so goddamn many regular ones we just give them away. Like, I have at least twenty. I feel like vermin supreme, but maybe vermin minor or something my boots aren't as cool as his.

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ptlimits t1_iu3jyp0 wrote

Also water flosser is easy when you don't want to brush. Better than nothing

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CavediverNY t1_iu3mzrq wrote

I’m not a dentist or anything, but this seems like terrible advice. It doesn’t take all that much effort to brush your teeth. It doesn’t take more than a minute to floss your teeth either… And I know many people don’t do that (I didn’t do it for a long time). But brush your teeth folks. Twice a day at least. Don’t over brush, and be careful of your gums.

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IcyRefrigerator9555 t1_iu499lk wrote

Well depression is a bitch. I struggle with this too because sometimes I am so mentally exhausted that I can't even take my jacket off and I need 2 hours to get out of bed because I always want to off myself after waking up. It's a terrible disease

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FourLetterIGN t1_iu3znpd wrote

If it only takes a minute then why not use that minute to brush?

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keepthetips t1_iu3efjy wrote

Hello and welcome to r/LifeProTips!

Please help us decide if this post is a good fit for the subreddit by up or downvoting this comment.

If you think that this is great advice to improve your life, please upvote. If you think this doesn't help you in any way, please downvote. If you don't care, leave it for the others to decide.

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I_Want_In_Too t1_iu51u1r wrote

If you can’t take care of everything about yourself, you deserve the results and medical bills. That’s better motivation than mouth wash. Imo.

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DroolingSlothCarpet t1_iu4fh20 wrote

>. i didn’t grow up knowing proper hygiene

They start teaching this in kindergarten.

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cynical_front_bum t1_iu3yg5l wrote

If anyone can't find 4 minutes total in their day to maintain their teeth, then fuck them.

Way to set the bar low, what a shitty tip

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visitprattville t1_iu3hvc7 wrote

No! Mouthwash is a risk for oral cancer. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982979/

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rcx918 t1_iu3n6tw wrote

Did you even read this?

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visitprattville t1_iu49hkg wrote

Listerine, a mouthrinse composed of a mixture of essential oils, was created in 1879 and was originally formulated as a surgical antiseptic. In spite of its known antimicrobial properties it was thought of as a product in search of a use and promoted as a deterrent for halitosis and as a floor cleaner.

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rcx918 t1_iu4djsf wrote

What's that have to do with facts?

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PrisonerV t1_iu3wbfv wrote

You might want to re-read this study.

Also, they make non-alcohol based mouthwash if you are concerned (which you appear to be) even though there is no evidence for your concern.

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