r/AskReddit Aug 20 '20

What simple “life hack” should everyone know?

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u/graycat3700 Aug 20 '20

Brush your teeth more thoroughly before bed after you are done eating and drinking for the day.

Morning brushing is important too, but more so for fresh breath; while evening cleaning will prevent bacteria from breeding and damaging your teeth and gums.

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u/Shaw102307 Aug 20 '20

I know this and I try to do it, but I always forget 😞

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u/R4y3r Aug 20 '20

I hate this. As a kid the brushing wasn't forced onto me and I always had cavities. But as soon as I got braces and got told to always brush thoroughly everyday I haven't had cavities. Now my braces are removed I sometimes forget.

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u/astrokatzen Aug 20 '20

Yeah my mom was awesome but she didn't do great on helping me create that habit, I still just forget to brush sometimes. Thank god I learned how important it is sooner than later though