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Not sure if this is 100% scientifically backed but I read a bit by a dental hygienist on a forum that you shouldn't rinse when brushing with proper toothpaste because it can help remineralize the teeth if when its not rinsed away after

Its annoying but its a good way to cut down on mindless snacking at the very least for me so its something I do sometimes. Hope its not voodoo

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)
  • have flossers you like in your EDC bag, use them whenever you have time. GUM flossers are my favorite
  • avoid sugar in your diet, but if you can't - brush after eating sugar
  • avoid brushing teeth / flossing immediately before and after sex. The cleaning process can cause micro abrasians in your gums.
  • get a nice tongue scraper and make it part of your daily routine, for better breath.
[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How do my gums know if I'm having sex?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

If you engage in any oral fluid exchange (kissing, licking, oral sex) then there will be small microscopic souvenirs floating around in your mouth for some time. Your body, and your skin, have natural defenses, so this isn't a huge deal usually.

If you have cuts in your skin, or direct pathways from the outside to the inside, then any of your souvenirs could get directly introduced into your bloodstream, reducing your natural immunity defenses. Unnecessarily.

Brushing your teeth, and flossing your teeth, can cause abrasions and bleeding, even microscopic un-noticeable bleeding, which is enough for a pathogen to transverse the blood barrier.

So to be safe, don't brush your teeth, don't floss your teeth, immediately before or after sex

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Can we stop with the kink shaming?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Tongue scraper is fantastic. Got a cheap metal one online for less than $5, works great and is easy to clean.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I've generally read that you should avoid brushing for about 30-60 minutes after eating anything, since the acidity of your mouth is elevated and that softens your teeth more than normal.

cmv if you have different data I guess