xmrth Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Personally, I brush my teeth in the morning right when I wake up, right after I eat breakfast, and then it depends if I'm home because if I'm leaving the house I will again, but if I'm out at school or work all day I chew Trident whitening sugarless gum, and then of course right before I go to bed. Well at my job, and even at school, even my GIRL friends, so many people don't brush their teeth! Especially in the morning! It is SO disgusting, it makes me gag, I swear it I have gagged. I don't know why all of a sudden I'm running into this all at once; it is not only personal hygiene but... yeah it's hygiene, you stink if you don't brush your teeth ESPECIALLY in the morning... The thought of not brushing your teeth is so foreign to me. There's a number of customers that come in to my job, and even students at my college that have, legitimately, old lady breath. It really is so foreign to me. People not showering every day, which I do shower EVERY day, now that is not so foreign. But the teeth brushing, particularly with the morning breath/old lady breath, no offense, is absolutely so foreign. I don't know who to tell this to, just kind of saying... I'm really surprised! Throughout the day I can understand, but morning breath... I can't understand that. Martha Link to comment
Newo Ikkin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I don't understand how some people don't either! And despite what they think, gum is NOT a decent substitute! Link to comment
xmrth Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Even I am more than likely going to be buying a little travel toothbrush and toothpaste for the longer days! Seriously, especially at work when I'm helping a customer for even just a few minutes... I can only hold my breath for so long. And I feel bad for saying that, but... I don't know. My girlfriends though I am so surprised; I just noticed that this semester. Link to comment
renaissancewoman101 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 That's GROSS if people don't brush their teeth in the morning. Dont you have that icky morning breath and that icky film on your teeth that you just want to GET RID OF. I dont think i could ever go without brushing my teeth in the morning, because of the ICK factor and because I would be too self-conscious that I had bad breath. People are strange. Link to comment
HyruleGuardian Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I brush my teeth every morning when I wake up and before I go to bed. If I'm going out clubbing or to a party or something like that, I always brush before I leave. I don't understand either. It really is gross to think that a lot of people don't do it. It's just sort of a routine for me I guess and I care about my hygiene. Some people don't. Link to comment
musicguy Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 my friend doesn't shower everyday. I don't know if he's changed now, but he used to smell and it was really bad and noticeable. People who don't brush their teeth, yeah that's bad. I mean I'm not a 3 times a day brusher, but I atleast brush my teeth. I chew gum a lot tho Link to comment
CarnelianButterfly Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 If I'm going out, even without having eaten I brush. I brush after breakfast and dinner (lunch I don't have my brush) and sometime if I ate something sugary I brush or rinse with mouth wash. I use Listerine pocket packs or mist when i can't brush or will wash my mouth out in a restroom. Link to comment
Newo Ikkin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I don't shower daily. I admit that. As a family of six on a water meter, its just not possible. Link to comment
Newo Ikkin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I use Listerine pocket packs *claws at roof of mouth* IT BURNS! Link to comment
CarnelianButterfly Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 *claws at roof of mouth* IT BURNS! The burning means its working! Link to comment
renaissancewoman101 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 What are Listerine pocket packs? Are they those "filmy" things you put in your mouth? Link to comment
Newo Ikkin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 That stuff makes me laugh. I spend ages afterwards looking like a window-licker, trying to save the roof of my mouth. Link to comment
dinkykat Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 My boyfriend doesn't brush his teeth that often but amazingly his breath doesnt smell and he's got all his own teeth! I've caught him picking at them tonight which I found a bit disgusting, he showers a lot and is generally clean. Not asked him why, feel it's too personal. Has anyone tried chewable toothbrushes - gross!! Link to comment
Newo Ikkin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 ^I nearly swallowed one. They're foul. Link to comment
dinkykat Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 OK if you are out on the pull and have just had chilli garlic chicken! Link to comment
isisastaria Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I've done work in the dental field, and it CAN be gross when someone isn't brushing. One of the worst things that can happen is serious ILLNESS from an abscess or disease. someone can DIE from that if left untreated. It poisons the whole body! And...people don't realize how important it is to FLOSS!!! Flossing prevents decay in between the teeth. A toothbrush just can't reach down in between the teeth and under the gum line, people! Ewwww!!! Link to comment
isisastaria Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 WHAT IN THE WORLD is a chewable toothbrush? I have never heard of one. Link to comment
rocio Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 what a funny thread. i honestly don't notice that people haven't brushed their teeth. but the thought of someone not brushing creeps me out. i don't understand how someone can leave the house without brushing. my boyfriend never flosses and I always tell him he should but he says that they blee when he flosses them (which, of course, happens because he doesn't floss and has gingivitis). Thankfully he doesn't have bad breath. But I made him a dental appointment and the dentist told him exactly what i've been telling him. hopefully he'll start flossing, but i haven't seen any change yet. oh, and my dentist gave us free toothbrushes - the vitality oral B. They are so awesome. My teeth feel polished every time i brush. And they have a timer to tell you when 2 minutes is finished. brushing has never been so exciting! lol Link to comment
isisastaria Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 They don't have those in the US that I know of. Where are they sold? Link to comment
isisastaria Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Okay...obviously England! Where else? Link to comment
Newo Ikkin Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I've only seen them in Scotland, England and France so far. Sometimes in restaraunts (such as Frankie and Bennys) and also in motorway rest-stop-things (in the toilets) Link to comment
musicguy Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I once ate a bunch of red hots and hot tamales to freshen my breath Link to comment
doyathink Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I think whats more disgusting is when someone wants to get in my bubble to talk to me. If I can smell your breath....YOUR TOO CLOSE! Also, I don't think ppl realize the importance of flossing. You can brush your teeth...thats great. But floss to get that junk out of your teeth. Brush the tongue too...that holds a lot of nasty stuff...lol Link to comment
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