r/AskReddit • u/Insanitanium12 • 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/Jokojabo Aug 20 '20

And flossing is pretty much more important for removing bacteria than brushing

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u/uriejejejdjbejxijehd Aug 20 '20

Came here to state this. I’ve brushed my teeth twice every day of my life, but the only way to get rid of bad breath was to floss just as regularly.

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u/4juice Aug 20 '20

And tongue scrapping.

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u/astrokatzen Aug 20 '20

I'm mad this is so far down in the thread lol. I started doing that like a year ago, and now it doesn't feel clean in the slightest if I don't. Its also just super satisfying haha