A cup for what? I am so confused by this entire post. Why would I need water while brushing my teeth? A little bit before and after. But during? Theres no use for that. Do other people brush their teeth entirely differently than me?
Americans using sinks in movies have been confusing me throughout my entire life. They seem to open the faucet when they enter the bathroom and only turn it off if they leave. They leave it running when they brush their teeth, talk to someone or stare into the mirror.
Same thing with fridges. If they take something out or put something in, the fridge stays open, sometimes during entire conversations. I don’t understand it. Even if you don’t care about the wasted energy, it gets cold (US fridges are almost freezers) and leaving the door open for so long gives the killer enough time to stand behind it and scare you to death when it is eventually in your convenience to close it.
It’s real life too. I never understood it either but as an adult I’ve met too many people who really are that wasteful.
Maybe it’s all based on water availability where you grew up, or frugality of your household. I’ve met people who run water while shaving, I do so only to rinse the blade and my face, while my grandparents in a rural area where shocked that you wouldn’t limit it to a cup to swish your blade
A cup of water you filled befor to rinse your mouth after brushing.
I would guess that you “need the water while brushing” because they spit into the sink and to wash that away immediately instead of rinsing the sink and spit out toothpaste foam after finishing brushing.
Not something I do but I could imagine people being particular about it for some reason.
Do people spit multiple times throughout brushing? I wet my brush with a quick drop from the sink, brush my teeth, then turn the sink on to spit all the foam out at the end and rinse my toothbrush. And I don’t rinse my mouth, because I use fluoride toothpaste.
Unfortunately, bababies want a lot of calcium while they’re growing, they take that from the bones of the mother. It’s not uncommon to have massive dental issues while pregnant. I had several root canal issues that should have been fixed with crowns, but couldn’t, because I was broke. So eventually they broke apart and I had to get them pulled.
Yep, hair, nails are the first victims of pregnancy, but i wouldn’t be surprised if teeth got involved too. All those high density things like nails/teeth/bones take a hit.
That may be a widespread concern but misdirected. Sure maybe if you use a “firm” brush and brush too hard (why aren’t there standards ruling those out?)
However as someone who has had gum surgery and is approaching the next stage of gum issues, it has more to do with
age
not flossing
sugary soda and treats.
All those shortcuts you take throughout life where you think you’re good since you didn’t have cavities, also cause continuous gum inflammation and gradual wear over time, more exposure under the skin to lasting damage. As you age the problems compound - there’s good reason it’s a stereotype for older people to have bad teeth or no teeth.
I can’t comment on your habits and certainly the soft toothbrush is a great start. However this is a selling point for electric toothbrushes: they generally don’t let you brush too hard.
If you’re not using “firm” bristles and not brushing too hard, there’s very little chance that brushing too long is a problem
Have you considered actually asking a dentist, or even googling this online? “Nothings gone bad yet” isn’t really the endorsement you’re selling it as. If you only brushed once a day for 2 minutes, you’d probably also be “still okay”. Doesn’t make it a good idea.
It’s very unlikely to be bad for your gums unless you’re brushing directly on them every time you brush. The main thing id be worried about is brushing off the enamel, but that generally only happens if you’re brushing way too hard with harsh bristles.
I mean, use a cup. Data centers aside, it’s fucking weird to leave the water running for 5 minutes while you brush.
A cup for what? I am so confused by this entire post. Why would I need water while brushing my teeth? A little bit before and after. But during? Theres no use for that. Do other people brush their teeth entirely differently than me?
Americans using sinks in movies have been confusing me throughout my entire life. They seem to open the faucet when they enter the bathroom and only turn it off if they leave. They leave it running when they brush their teeth, talk to someone or stare into the mirror.
Same thing with fridges. If they take something out or put something in, the fridge stays open, sometimes during entire conversations. I don’t understand it. Even if you don’t care about the wasted energy, it gets cold (US fridges are almost freezers) and leaving the door open for so long gives the killer enough time to stand behind it and scare you to death when it is eventually in your convenience to close it.
It’s real life too. I never understood it either but as an adult I’ve met too many people who really are that wasteful.
Maybe it’s all based on water availability where you grew up, or frugality of your household. I’ve met people who run water while shaving, I do so only to rinse the blade and my face, while my grandparents in a rural area where shocked that you wouldn’t limit it to a cup to swish your blade
A cup of water you filled befor to rinse your mouth after brushing.
I would guess that you “need the water while brushing” because they spit into the sink and to wash that away immediately instead of rinsing the sink and spit out toothpaste foam after finishing brushing.
Not something I do but I could imagine people being particular about it for some reason.
Do people spit multiple times throughout brushing? I wet my brush with a quick drop from the sink, brush my teeth, then turn the sink on to spit all the foam out at the end and rinse my toothbrush. And I don’t rinse my mouth, because I use fluoride toothpaste.
I could believe some people need to spit multiple times if they are using too much toothpaste.
You aren’t supposed to rinse your mouth after brushing, so even that is bizarre.
Indeed. And if you don’t believe this, coming from a stranger on the internet, ask your dentist. They will confirm: no rinsing after brushing
I refuse to believe that anyone brushes their teeth for 5 straight minutes. No way you’re more than doubling the recommendation just for fun
My toothbrush counts 2 mins, good enough for me. I’ve lost a bunch of teeth to pregnancy, don’t need more than that.
to pregnancy?
Unfortunately, bababies want a lot of calcium while they’re growing, they take that from the bones of the mother. It’s not uncommon to have massive dental issues while pregnant. I had several root canal issues that should have been fixed with crowns, but couldn’t, because I was broke. So eventually they broke apart and I had to get them pulled.
She gave birth to the next Mike Tyson.
But in seriousness, pregnancy fucks women up. It’s a huge strain on the body so I wouldn’t be surprised if someone’s teeth got weakened by pregnancy.
Yep, hair, nails are the first victims of pregnancy, but i wouldn’t be surprised if teeth got involved too. All those high density things like nails/teeth/bones take a hit.
Babies are greedy.
I brush 8 minutes every night with 2 minutes each quadrant. Fuck cavities. Mornings are 4 minutes though.
This has to constitute over brushing which is also bad and leads to cavities
Also, be careful about damaging gums. You think cavities are bad? Wait until you hear about gum surgery!
That may be a widespread concern but misdirected. Sure maybe if you use a “firm” brush and brush too hard (why aren’t there standards ruling those out?)
However as someone who has had gum surgery and is approaching the next stage of gum issues, it has more to do with
All those shortcuts you take throughout life where you think you’re good since you didn’t have cavities, also cause continuous gum inflammation and gradual wear over time, more exposure under the skin to lasting damage. As you age the problems compound - there’s good reason it’s a stereotype for older people to have bad teeth or no teeth.
We really can’ t win against cavities, can we?
It’s a soft brush and my enamel’s still okay. I just don’t want cavities or plaque buildup so it’s my way of playing it safe.
I can’t comment on your habits and certainly the soft toothbrush is a great start. However this is a selling point for electric toothbrushes: they generally don’t let you brush too hard.
If you’re not using “firm” bristles and not brushing too hard, there’s very little chance that brushing too long is a problem
Have you considered actually asking a dentist, or even googling this online? “Nothings gone bad yet” isn’t really the endorsement you’re selling it as. If you only brushed once a day for 2 minutes, you’d probably also be “still okay”. Doesn’t make it a good idea.
Sounds borderline OCD lol
That seems excessive to me but do what you like. I don’t have the patience for that
I do like… 3-4 minutes.
I’ll get watching a video or something and might do it for longer than that. It’s probably really not good for my gums.
It’s very unlikely to be bad for your gums unless you’re brushing directly on them every time you brush. The main thing id be worried about is brushing off the enamel, but that generally only happens if you’re brushing way too hard with harsh bristles.
Brushing on the gums is what you’re supposed to do, because it’s the crease between the gums and teeth where plaque and food can accumulate.
Yeah I have a friend who has marks on her teeth from brushing 3x a day in high school with apparently hard bristles
You have to know that’s not typical, though, right?
The front fell off?