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Old Jun 05, 2023, 04:23 AM
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Flossed again yesterday. Now to add in brushing.
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Old Jun 06, 2023, 06:52 AM
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Didn't brush or floss yesterday.
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Old Jun 07, 2023, 08:54 AM
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Flossed yesterday.
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Old Jun 07, 2023, 09:39 PM
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Flossed again yesterday. Now to add in brushing.
That is the correct sequence. Floss first, brush later, nothing in the mouth for at least 30 minutes after brushing, do not rinse your mouth after brushing.

I also scrape my tongue between flossing and brushing. Here is my tongue scraper:

https://www.amazon.com/Scraper-Treat.../dp/B01LAY47D0

I have several and I toss them into the dishwasher after each use. This speeds up the whole process.
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Old Jun 08, 2023, 04:19 AM
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I had problems with this too, until I started doing all my teeth care in the shower. That was a game changer for me, because I like any excuse to stay in the shower a little longer.
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Old Jun 08, 2023, 08:07 AM
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Didn't manage to brush or floss yesterday.
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Old Jun 08, 2023, 08:31 AM
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I had problems with this too, until I started doing all my teeth care in the shower. That was a game changer for me, because I like any excuse to stay in the shower a little longer.
I could not spit in the shower!!!

But I am not as bad as the lady doctor fiancee on the current 90 day Love in Paradise, if youve seen that.
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Old Jun 08, 2023, 09:14 PM
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I fell out of the habit again, but I did it all tonight, and will again tomorrow morning and try to make it an every day, two times a day thing again, just haven't been motivated
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Old Jun 09, 2023, 10:19 AM
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Brushed, but didn't floss yesterday,
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Old Jun 10, 2023, 09:19 AM
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In a bit of a slump - didn't brush or floss yesterday.
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Old Jun 11, 2023, 10:44 AM
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Go me! I brushed and flossed yesterday, and my teeth felt really good afterwards so that's motivation to keep it going.
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Old Jun 11, 2023, 11:56 AM
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Of course. Feeling good afterwards is the best motivator!
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Old Jun 12, 2023, 09:22 AM
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Flossed yesterday.
In good news, my gums are feeling a lot better, now they're just itchy in a couple of spots,
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Old Jun 13, 2023, 07:40 AM
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Flossed yesterday.
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Old Jun 14, 2023, 07:11 AM
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Flossed yesterday, still working on adding in brushing.
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Old Jun 14, 2023, 09:08 PM
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Flossed yesterday, still working on adding in brushing.
I have read that if you absolutely must choose between the two, then flossing is more important.
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Old Jun 15, 2023, 09:52 AM
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Thanks @Tart Cherry Jam

That was kind of my thinking, although ideally I'd like to do both.

Flossed again yesterday, but didn't brush.

I received my Oral B electric toothbrush yesterday, so I'm hoping it will motivate me to brush more regularly.
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Old Jun 15, 2023, 09:56 AM
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Thanks @Tart Cherry Jam

That was kind of my thinking, although ideally I'd like to do both.

Flossed again yesterday, but didn't brush.

I received my Oral B electric toothbrush yesterday, so I'm hoping it will motivate me to brush more regularly.
Do you have crowns? When i have used an electric toothbrush in the past, a crown would loosen and fall off. Then again, my crowns are verrrrry old.
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Old Jun 15, 2023, 08:02 PM
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I received my Oral B electric toothbrush yesterday, so I'm hoping it will motivate me to brush more regularly.
I was about to suggest an Oral B electric toothbrush for motivation. It is much more fun with it!
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Old Jun 16, 2023, 06:12 AM
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No crowns.


I used my Oral B for the first time yesterday, and my teeth felt really clean afterwards.

I also managed to floss.
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Old Jun 16, 2023, 08:38 PM
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Yay! You are lucky to have no crowns. Keep it up this way by taking good care of your teeth.
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Old Jun 17, 2023, 01:46 PM
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Thanks.

I love my new Oral B. It does make brushing much more fun. I brushed and flossed yesterday, so that's positive.
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Old Jun 18, 2023, 10:35 AM
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"If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba

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Old Jun 19, 2023, 08:28 AM
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Old Jun 21, 2023, 06:30 AM
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