Just general advice for anyone reading: If you're brushing too hard, you can try using only 2-3 fingers on the brush while brushing; any more and you can put too much pressure on your teeth. Also consider changing out the brush as soon as the bristles are no longer straight. (I like to run my old brushes through the dishwasher and use them to clean small things so I'm not wasting plastic)
I bite the toothbrush heads whenever I brush my teeth. I pass the toothbrush between hands by biting on it's head, letting go with one hand, then picking up with the other.
Several times per cleaning.
My brush heads look way worse after a while.
Also wooden heads do not work for this they split and leak bristles.
Used an electric for about a year. Never had so much plaque in my life. Had to go to cleaning every 3 months, while I usually had to go every 12 to 15 months. So, doc said to go back to an abrasive, standard toothbrush... Guess what? Problem's gone. Well, not completely gone, still need pro cleaning yearly, but not every 3 months...
My issue when swapping to electric brush was trying to treat it like an electric brush (changing the way I brushed, letting it do the work). Once I noticed how much of a difference there was after having used a manual brush again on a trip, I started using the electric basically the same as a manual, with it just putting in extra work. Now I seem to be better off than ever.
Interesting. I've used electric for many years now and it works fine. I even went 5 years without going to the dentist and he literally told me it only looked like it had been 1 year. Maybe your specific brush sucked, or maybe you eat too much sugar, or your teeth are trash genetically. Something is wrong lol,.
You have no sense of history if you think this is a depression. Debt for groceries? How about no calories available that you didn't grow, slaughter or scavenge? I'm paying bills selling shit that people are THROWING OUT. My friend, my adopted parents were children in the Great Depression, they would have told you all about it.
I don't know how, but GF's brush looks about the same after a week of use. I've used one for almost a year (I know, supposed to change them every so often), and the most that had changed in looks was a loss of color on the bristles.
For sure it is related to too much pressure, I just jokingly meant things along the lines of I'm not sure how she can use that much pressure and not have ground her teeth away/find it comfortable/not destroy her gums and the like. I don't get how she can manage it.
I immediately sent this to my GF. Her brushes always look like this. I even put new ones in her Xmas stocking, drawer, and travel trailer. All the places. They still look like this immediately. However, no cavities, fresh breath and fun to make out with, so can't complain. Still ... Some sort of vendetta is afoot.
Someone once pointed out something that stuck with me: dental health has a lot to do with genetics. She pointed out how she brushes, flosses, mouthwashes, etc. and still has shitty teeth ... just like everyone in her family. Good point. Genetics can really fuck you over.
Dude you gotta tell her that she's fucking up her gums. Shes going to have major problems doing this. Also Noone should ever buy a toothbrush above "soft." Thats most of what I remember from dental assistant school 20 years ago.
Used one for almost a year at one point with only a loss of color on the bristles being the change in its look. My teeth feel the same as after a cleaning at the dentist (who tell me they have no complaints from what they can see). You don't need to grind the back plate of the brush into your teeth for it to work. (GF's brush does look like that after about a week+, though).
RickTheMarshallSelke
Which ones his and which ones hers?
BrickaBrackaFireCracker
Whatever gets a healthy foam going.
senseicombs
The appropriate amount of toothpaste is directly proportional to the appropriate amount of toothbrush.
puxorb
Just general advice for anyone reading: If you're brushing too hard, you can try using only 2-3 fingers on the brush while brushing; any more and you can put too much pressure on your teeth. Also consider changing out the brush as soon as the bristles are no longer straight. (I like to run my old brushes through the dishwasher and use them to clean small things so I'm not wasting plastic)
Slewth87
Which one is his and which one is hers?
Becker37
This is how I brush my teeth.
dixxienormus
As a toothless Collingwood supporter, there's still life left in them thar brushes.
RichardPenne
Keep those muppets outta yo mouth! - Will Smith
Comboverman
Methbrushes.
InexplicablyAvailableUsername
ragebait? disgustbait?
kylepayton1360
One nurdle.
Xenarion
My dentist told me toothbrushes should be changed every 3 months to avoid it developing bacteria, even if you clean it well.
robnorrisradio
Did a Basic Training company use them to clean the floor? https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1MXhzYTBjZGc0NnE1MWgwcnJnN25hOXJiOXhicG45MXExenV1eTBkMiZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/9QgdMczZy2u1q/200w.webp
Melkunie
Left is plenty for manual, right is more appropriate for an electric toothbrush in my experience.
Felderburg
I've always used the same for both.
tradesexforpancakes
The economy apparently isn’t the only thing with recession.
rosedahhling
Are they chewing on the bristles?? My God.
androidshard
I bite the toothbrush heads whenever I brush my teeth. I pass the toothbrush between hands by biting on it's head, letting go with one hand, then picking up with the other.
Several times per cleaning.
My brush heads look way worse after a while.
Also wooden heads do not work for this they split and leak bristles.
OsIgnis
WhiskyBravo
these are what mine look like after about a month. then they become cleaning devices
skibitybebop
Big Toothpaste wants you to think the one on the right is correct and for both of you to buy a new toothbrush
IclaimRandomJobs
As a professional Tooth brush analyst I can only conclude that this person brushes with a level of hate typically reserved for rush hour traffic
doctorId
Brushing your teeth like you hate them
HeyOP
They should buy an electric that also shows when you're using too much pressure while brushing.
irisewithredeyes
Used an electric for about a year. Never had so much plaque in my life. Had to go to cleaning every 3 months, while I usually had to go every 12 to 15 months. So, doc said to go back to an abrasive, standard toothbrush... Guess what? Problem's gone. Well, not completely gone, still need pro cleaning yearly, but not every 3 months...
Bukoden
My issue when swapping to electric brush was trying to treat it like an electric brush (changing the way I brushed, letting it do the work). Once I noticed how much of a difference there was after having used a manual brush again on a trip, I started using the electric basically the same as a manual, with it just putting in extra work. Now I seem to be better off than ever.
kkanne20
Interesting. I've used electric for many years now and it works fine. I even went 5 years without going to the dentist and he literally told me it only looked like it had been 1 year. Maybe your specific brush sucked, or maybe you eat too much sugar, or your teeth are trash genetically. Something is wrong lol,.
shalafi71
If the West ever faces another Great Depression, some of these people will up and die. "MANUAL tooth care?! AH!!"
PosthumousExile
We are already in a depression. People are going into debt for groceries
shalafi71
You have no sense of history if you think this is a depression. Debt for groceries? How about no calories available that you didn't grow, slaughter or scavenge? I'm paying bills selling shit that people are THROWING OUT. My friend, my adopted parents were children in the Great Depression, they would have told you all about it.
Rufferstuff
WhiskyBravo
I like her jibe!
cousteau
Yeah this goes straight to the favorites.
omuaomua
Damn black market is weird
TheZommie
that isn't the black market, it is the black and white market.
mineoc
Actually it’s the grayscale market
michiyl
TapeLeg
what are they so angry about lol
TheLegionofDoom
I see what you did there
Watchoutwherethehuskiesgo
about each other's wrong amount of toothpaste obviously
5ywjdPumpkinPrincess
WiiShaker
They can't afford new toothbrushes, so they fight over how much toothpaste the other uses.
TapeLeg
man, marriage is complicated
Wardonk3y
Don't lie..... Those brushes have been used to clean shoes for the past 10 years haven't they?
Bukoden
I don't know how, but GF's brush looks about the same after a week of use. I've used one for almost a year (I know, supposed to change them every so often), and the most that had changed in looks was a loss of color on the bristles.
Wardonk3y
Pushing down too hard?
Bukoden
For sure it is related to too much pressure, I just jokingly meant things along the lines of I'm not sure how she can use that much pressure and not have ground her teeth away/find it comfortable/not destroy her gums and the like. I don't get how she can manage it.
Akaszkronos
Looks like the weird chicken. You know the one. (ot: AI FUCKS UP THE AUTOCORRECT WHICH SHOULD BE IT'S FUCKING STRENGHT GODDAMMIT)
11Weasel11
What was it supposed to say? I'm getting "Weird children, you know you're one" is that not right?
Felderburg
I do not know the one.
Akaszkronos
Felderburg
Excellent, thank you.
ChicanoBatman
I immediately sent this to my GF. Her brushes always look like this. I even put new ones in her Xmas stocking, drawer, and travel trailer. All the places. They still look like this immediately. However, no cavities, fresh breath and fun to make out with, so can't complain. Still ... Some sort of vendetta is afoot.
Niagaran
Someone once pointed out something that stuck with me: dental health has a lot to do with genetics. She pointed out how she brushes, flosses, mouthwashes, etc. and still has shitty teeth ... just like everyone in her family. Good point. Genetics can really fuck you over.
ChicanoBatman
And the British enter the chat...
tokenhooker
Dude you gotta tell her that she's fucking up her gums. Shes going to have major problems doing this. Also Noone should ever buy a toothbrush above "soft." Thats most of what I remember from dental assistant school 20 years ago.
TopBananna999
So they shouldn’t be firmer, or they shouldn’t be flimsier? Inquiring minds want to know.
CityYeti
You should change your brush every 3 months
androidshard
They look a couple weeks old to me. Like how gentle are y'all being they don't show wear on the bristles?
Bukoden
Used one for almost a year at one point with only a loss of color on the bristles being the change in its look. My teeth feel the same as after a cleaning at the dentist (who tell me they have no complaints from what they can see). You don't need to grind the back plate of the brush into your teeth for it to work.
(GF's brush does look like that after about a week+, though).
mirrorz
Those teethbreeshes look like they've been used to remove grout around tile.
quincythomasthedisappointing
Brah that brush removed the mortar underneath too.
cousteau
This is officially how I'm calling them in plural from now on.
Eatabaggadix
Teeth breeshes ees reel geed feer breeshing tooths een geeting eender thee reem eef thee teeleet beel.
NoIdeaWhatToUseHere
PlagueDoctorInDaHouse
they look like family heirlooms passed down through 3 Generations
hotaru251
toilet scrubbing dity
choppedliveraldente
Seriously most toilets are cleaner than people's mouths. I think they're on the order of motel room TV remotes.
BananaForScaIe
Like... In a bad way???
choppedliveraldente
You aren't supposed to regrout your gums man
CompressedInfo
TEETHBREESH
NeoNeanderthal
Teethbreeshi
Fanner50
Not in West Virginia
choppedliveraldente
RRRRRGGHHHBRUSHIEBRUSHIBRUSHI
Metallica93
Do yours not also pull double duty?
mirrorz
I strive to not pull doody at all.
Eatabaggadix
More of a push,I would say.
Musicosity
This reminds me of that podcaster that seemed confused how people don't catch the doodies before they fall into the water.
tentacularfleshscape
https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1bzV1dGxrdnZiN3J5dXhzMmpiMmp4NDNmaTZ6ZGJkYTRxYWQydncwMyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/lkdH8FmImcGoylv3t3/200w.webp
Musicosity
https://youtu.be/xZ-SlTaCFfQ?si=92MrDPXue21URlSL