Do you brush your teeth at work?

[Watevaman]

Never brushed my teeth but one time out water heater was busted so I showered at work a few times. It was weird and I did not like it.

 

[Gabriel]

I didn't before, but now that I have invisalign its pretty much required unless you want to have a food forest in your mouth all afternoon.

 

[Soran]

Based on my knowledge of waxing/polishing cars, finishing wood floors, and rock tumbling, I think if you literally brushed after every meal you would have no enamel left. Logically there has to a limit where too much brushing will start to cause damage.

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I guess it depend how many times a day you eat too. Three times a day doesn't seen too much for me, is not like you need to brush after every snack.

 

[Deleted member 3208]

The mere idea of not washing my teeth after lunch disgusts me.

 

[Orcastar]

Today I learned that some people brush their teeth after lunch. You do realize that you're probably damaging your enamel doing that, right?

 

[Bradford]

After meals, and yeah, in the public restroom.

 

[SilentMike03]

I chew some gum.

 

[Elfotografoalocado]

Wowed at the derisive responses. So many people I know brush in the office. They keeo their toothbrush in their locker...

 

[TaySan]

No. Some of the bars i count in are disgusting at I wouldn't brush my teeth there lol

 

[hobblygobbly]

you shouldn't be brushing your teeth more than twice a day

so no?

 

[Havik]

I always have toothpaste and a brush with me at work but I usually only brush at work when i have an appointment or i ate something that made my breath smell

 

[Gunny T Highway]

Today I learned that some people brush their teeth after lunch. You do realize that you're probably damaging your enamel doing that, right?

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Yeah, you are supposed to wait a while before brushing your teeth because you can damage your enamel depending on if what you ate is especially acidic.

 

[MrCibb]

I don't, but I've seen people do it in my workplace. I'm not going to fault someone for wanting to maintain good hygiene so it's cool. I personally wouldn't bother, I only have a salad for dinner at work. Plus I think over-brushing is bad for your teeth. Mornings and nights are enough for me.

 

[Strike]

No. No way I'd ever be comfortable enough to bring my toothbrush into a public restroom.

 

[808s & Villainy]

But any dentist will tell you to brush after every meal. I have a hard time believing people here haven't been in the dentist.

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I've never had a dentist tell me this and I've never had a cavity. Just brush in the morning and at night. If you have stuff in your teeth floss. Yall make everything so complicated

 

[Deleted member 44129]

Do you have a toothbrush and toothpaste in your office/workplace? Do you use your general bathroom area to brush your teeth?

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It's always struck me as odd the very few times I've ever seen it, but it's probably good practise. Also, "not in the current climate"

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

I floss after lunch, but only brush my teeth at home.

 

[Pirate Bae]

Bold of you to assume that I brush my teeth at all

 

[Zoe]

But after lunch at the office?

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That's bad for your teeth. If anything, you should be brushing before you eat.

 

[pillowtalk]

I used to. I live 2 miles from work now so I just go home for lunch to eat and brush there.

 

[FernandoRocker]

That's bad for your teeth. If anything, you should be brushing before you eat.

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I mean, not immediately.

We have 40 minutes to eat at the cafeteria. I usually finish my meal in 10-15 minutes and the remaining half hour we are just talking. Then I return to the office and brush my teeth. Like half hour later after eating lunch.

 

[Septimius]

Isn't the main guideline never to brush your teeth directly after a meal? If you have something acidic, your enamel will be damaged by brushing. So, no, I brush my teeth in the morning and in the evening.

 

[TheIlliterati]

I work from home, so this is a trick question

 

[Solaris]

Brushing more than twice a day seems excessive

 

[Septimius]

I mean, not immediately.

We have 40 minutes to eat at the cafeteria. I usually finish my meal in 10-15 minutes and the remaining half hour we are just talking. Then I return to the office and brush my teeth. Like half hour later after eating lunch.

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I thought you're not supposed to brush like an hour after a meal.

 

[Prinz Eugn]

No, I keep floss at my desk in case something gets stuck in my teeth and rinse me mouth a few times after lunch.

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Yep. Only floss at work.

 

[Ezra]

I'm quite surprised by the results. It's hard to find a brazilian that doesn't brush their teeth after lunch.

I cannot even imagine eating and then spending the entire afternoon without brushing my teeth.

 

[HardRojo]

...I wouldn't have thought a single person does this

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Actually I wouldn't have thought a single person didn't do this.
I brush at work every single day after lunch, I usually have lunch between 12:30 and 1:30 pm, so I brush my teeth around 2 pm.

 

[ItsBobbyDarin]

I just started doing this! But, I also work in an office.

 

[shnurgleton]

no, it's fucking weird

 

[Sanguine]

No, I've heard that you aren't supposed to brush more than twice a day which I already do so there isn't a need. Plus, I don't want to do it where other people are shitting and fouling up the air.

 

[Zippedpinhead]

yes, many times, probably not as often as I should.

Its just, after you eat onions, or something with a bunch of garlic you HAVE to brush get the smell off your breath.

 

[Seirith]

But any dentist will tell you to brush after every meal. I have a hard time believing people here haven't been in the dentist.

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Mine says to brush twice a day, in the morning and before bed.

 

[Seirith]

I have never brushed my teeth while at work. I have no desire to brush my teeth while in a public bathroom.

 

[Ogodei]

Not unless I have a fancy dinner/date directly after work, which is very rare especially since my hours usually end before 5:00.

 

[Galkinator]

what

 

[Lucreto]

I don't but I know some who do. I wish they would wash out the sink after.

I don't want to see what you had for lunch.

 

[sgtnosboss]

no but many others do, catch them all the time. It doesn't bother me though

 

[NeverWas]

Don't brush at work, but I floss a few times throughout the day.

 

[PirateHearts]

Nah, but I chew gum constantly at work.

 

[amanset]

But any dentist will tell you to brush after every meal. I have a hard time believing people here haven't been in the dentist.

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I've lived in two countries, so two different medical systems. I have never heard a dentist say this.

 

[night814]

I have a lot of crowding in my mouth so I always have supplies in case I can't get something out

 

[Deleted member 23381]

Swear down you people get weirder every day.

 

[Falchion]

Nah I do it before work and then after dinner.

 

[Zolbrod]

No, but I know a LOT of people who do.
Which is fine. It's all good.

 

[Kunka Kid]

No, and don't trust anybody who does.

 

[sonder]

I've never seen this in the US. In Korea/Taiwan I have although I don't know how widespread it was there.

 

[Camwi]

But any dentist will tell you to brush after every meal. I have a hard time believing people here haven't been in the dentist.

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