Taking care of teeth.

@rjdb, in that case I hope you get in soon.

Flossed, brushed but forgot to use the mouthwash yesterday.

don't! Don't use mouthwash straight after brushing. From the UK National Health Service' website:

"Should I use mouthwash?
Using a mouthwash that contains fluoride can help prevent tooth decay, but don't use mouthwash (even a fluoride one) straight after brushing your teeth or it'll wash away the concentrated fluoride in the toothpaste left on your teeth.

Choose a different time to use mouthwash, such as after lunch.

Don't eat or drink for 30 minutes after using a fluoride mouthwash."

Thanks for the info @Tart Cherry Jam. I'll remember that going forward.

Yesterday was rough, managed to floss but not brush.

Better day yesterday, I flossed and brushed, right before bed and rinsed with the antibacterial mouthwash in the afternoon.

Flossed but didn't brush yesterday.

I got my prescription refilled so I’m doing pretty good for now, no pain.

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this is great news. I hope you will soon get taken care of by the dentist, too.

An article in the New York Times about tooth enamel: What Causes Weak Teeth, and You Can Strengthen Your Enamel? - The New York Times

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mentions needing to wait 30-60 minutes after eating before you brush, among other things

Thanks for the link, @Tart Cherry Jam.

Better day yesterday, flossed and brushed, and rinsed in the afternoon.

Sometimes I wonder if we should just pull the damn things and stop worrying about them all the time haha.

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1 crushed garlic clove a day will help alleviate tooth pain. Also, make sure potassium nitrate is in your toothpaste. The potassium nitrate will harden the teeth. Keep it in your mouth for 20 minutes if possible so it has a chance to penetrate the enamel.

Rough night yesterday, flossed but didn't manage to brush.

In this study it did not, but maybe if you keep it in the mouth for 20 minutes, it will.

Remineralization and repair of enamel surface by biomimetic Zn-carbonate hydroxyapatite containing toothpaste: a comparative in vivo study - PMC.

Flossed but didn't brush yesterday.

Once again flossed but didn't brush yesterday. I'm going to try to get back on track today.

Flossed and brushed yesterday

Root canal done, feeling better.

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Congrats! at last.

@rjdb I'm glad you got the root canal over with.

Flossed but didn't brush yesterday.

Really rough day yesterday, didn't manage to floss or brush.

Flossed but didn't brush yesterday.

suddenly there is some blood when I floss. I do not know why: I have been diligent with flossing as usual.

My cleaning appointment is coming up. I will ask my dentist why my gums have started bleeding

@Tart Cherry Jam, I hope you get an answer from your dentist.

Flossed but didn't brush yesterday.

I was sick yesterday so didn't floss or brush

I hope you feel better soon!