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May 29, 2023 at 07:21 AM
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Well - it's been a total bust for me, until yesterday when I finally managed to brush and floss. My gums were really irritated. Now to keep it going.
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May 29, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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I recommend Amazon.com link for Spry xylitol mints. They won't protect the gums, but they will protect teeth from caries. They are pleasant and tasty and you can build a habit of taking them by simply placing a jar next to your computer. This way you will know you are doing something good for your teeth and that something, unlike flossing and brushing, is painless.
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May 30, 2023 at 10:44 AM
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thanks Tart Cherry Jam for the gum suggestion.
Well did better, managed to brush and floss again yesterday. __________________ "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba
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May 30, 2023 at 10:52 PM
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May 31, 2023 at 08:48 AM
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oh ok. Thanks for the additional info Tart Cherry Jam.
Managed to brush and floss again yesterday. __________________ "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba
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May 31, 2023 at 11:07 PM
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Great news!!
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Jun 02, 2023 at 07:40 AM
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Brushed and flossed again yesterday. In good news my gums seem to be less irritated by the flossing.
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Jun 02, 2023 at 10:22 PM
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It will only get better with regular upkeep. Good job!
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Jun 03, 2023 at 09:18 AM
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Thanks Tart Cherry Jam.
Managed to floss yesterday. I don't want to jinx myself by setting too high a goal, but I'm kind of thinking that I'd like to commit to, and see if I can hit, at least brushing and flossing 5 days / week for the month of June. __________________ "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba
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Jun 04, 2023 at 08:14 AM
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Managed to floss yesterday. So far it's a good start to the month.
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Jun 05, 2023 at 04:23 AM
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Flossed again yesterday. Now to add in brushing.
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Jun 06, 2023 at 06:52 AM
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Didn't brush or floss yesterday.
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Jun 07, 2023 at 08:54 AM
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Flossed yesterday.
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Jun 07, 2023 at 09:39 PM
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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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Jun 08, 2023 at 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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Jun 08, 2023 at 08:07 AM
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Didn't manage to brush or floss yesterday.
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Jun 08, 2023 at 08:31 AM
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Jun 08, 2023 at 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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Jun 09, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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Brushed, but didn't floss yesterday,
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Jun 10, 2023 at 09:19 AM
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In a bit of a slump - didn't brush or floss yesterday.
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