Make toothbrushing less of a chore?

[roboboticus]

So, if wet-shaving can turn a chore into an enjoyable activity, can anything do that for toothbrushing?

[mmack66]

Is it that big of a chore?

[kingfisher]

So, if wet-shaving can turn a chore into an enjoyable activity, can anything do that for toothbrushing?

Ummm.......no.

[Gruder]

Easy. DE toothbrush.

http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/ccp51/media/images/product_detail/electric-toothbrush-L.jpg

[Sullybob]

Easy. DE toothbrush.

http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/ccp51/media/images/product_detail/electric-toothbrush-L.jpg

You win the internets Chad. :lol::lol: edit. Is that thing for a dog?


Seriously though, how about a Sonic care tooth brush? I actually like brushing my teeth with it.

[Telecaster52]

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/mags/qf/c/PopularScience/10-1937/lrg_motorized_toothbrush.jpg
http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2006/12/04/motorized-toothbrush-leaves-hands-free-for-shaving/

[Chuck Norris]

Lemon Lime toothpaste....it's like TOBS for your teeth
http://www.dentist.net/images/toms-of-maine-lemon-lime.jpg

[MouldyCrow360]

Yeah, Tom's of Maine makes some neat toothpaste flavors. Cinnamon-clove is a favorite of mine. That and a quality electric toothbrush are the best improvements that I know of. It's still not as fun as shaving though.

[DFrancis]

get false teeth?

[mdunn]

You could always try a natural bristle toothbrush.

...Or get a walrus...

http://anmblog.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/02/28/toothbrush.jpeg

[Rev. Nathan]

Well, if you shower in the morning you can at least make it convenient one time out of the day. Shampoo and Condition as normal, but leave your conditioner in as your brush your teeth for softer hair. Flossing is sort of hard in the shower, but if you get into a groove of flossing it can take under a minute.

I find a manual toothbrush more exciting and controlable than these new-fangled electric ones.

Keep in mind, these aren't huge factors, but they make it a little more enjoyable to the daily grind

[SliceOfLife]

Oscillating Spongebob toothbrush like my mom puts in my Christmas stocking some years. Every brushing is an undersea adventure with my best pal. Oh we have a time, scrubbing my teeth, making Rush Limbaugh (or was it Pat Robertson?) question our sexual preference. Flipping crabby patties. I don't really watch Spongebob, although I know several men my age that do. One a couple years younger I believe has seen every episode (and there's like a thousand episodes).

[DJSneak]

I find a manual toothbrush more exciting and controlable than these new-fangled electric ones.


And get off my lawn! Damn kids...

This isn't the first time I've mentioned this, but I love B&B. I got quite a chuckle out of most of the responses.

While I understand it feels like a chore, since I started taking "recommended" care of my teeth, I haven't had one cavity. Anything to keep the drill away is :thumbup: from me.

[Grumpy Old Git]

A lot of members swear that ending with Bay rum makes the shave end as a luxury and not a chore.

Maybe a finish with a shot of Capt. Morgan might spice up your routine?

We can have forums on dark vs. light rum, we could have Method Shot advocates vs. 4-sip?

[Scissors]

I find a manual toothbrush more exciting and controlable than these new-fangled electric ones.

Indeed. And to be assured of a quality manual toothbrush, you should know that Kent, (http://www.kentbrushes.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=8&cat=View%20All&sppp=100) and D.R. Harris, (http://www.drharris.co.uk/search.php?term=Toothbrushes) and Rooney (http://www.classicshaving.com/catalog/item/1379125/4643907.htm) all offer them. So does TOBS (http://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/acatalog/Taylor_s_On_line_TOOTHBRUSHES_10.html) but neither of the other 'T's do, at least on line.

Plisson, alas, does not. They do make hairbrushes, though.

[norton]

Any reviews of these toothbrushes available?

How long does a 30.00 toothbrush last?

[Prince]

Any reviews of these toothbrushes available?

How long does a 30.00 toothbrush last?

No kidding. I know my dentist says you need a new brush every couple months.

[Rev. Nathan]

And get off my lawn! Damn kids...

This isn't the first time I've mentioned this, but I love B&B. I got quite a chuckle out of most of the responses.

I'm actually 21! I got one of those $6 electric colgate toothbrushes years back and realized my teeth were getting more yellow with it. Manual ones have nuttier designs, so I figure more R&D is going into those

[SliceOfLife]

Yellowing really only comes from certain things. Most notably smoking, a few illnesses, etc. Just having a crappy brush if you avoid those won't cause yellowing. And I doubt that the best brush in the world can keep a chain-smoker from getting yellow teeth (though it maybe helps a little for a light smoker who brushes frequently, I'm not sure, you'd have to ask a dentist who smokes I suppose).

[Jwolf24601]

I brush my teeth right after applying my shaving cream, gives it time to soften my beard...

[kingfisher]

I brush my teeth right after applying my shaving cream, gives it time to soften my beard...

+1. Same here.

[roboboticus]

You could always try a natural bristle toothbrush.

...Or get a walrus...

http://anmblog.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/02/28/toothbrush.jpeg

Now I'll think of this walrus every time I brush :biggrin1:

[Johhny Schleps]

I collect old toothbrushes.....

I sanitize them like I do my razors, and then use them.

This is one in my rotation....the good ole Gillette toothbrush!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/Schleps7/AntiqueToothbrush.jpg

[Soopercat]

Oh no.....

[DFrancis]

Kent makes toothbrushes with hand-stitched bristles.

[Prince]

I collect old toothbrushes.....

I sanitize them like I do my razors, and then use them.

This is one in my rotation....the good ole Gillette toothbrush!

A vintage DE...anytime.

A vintage toothbrush..... :blink:

[Soopercat]

I collect old toothbrushes.....

I sanitize them like I do my razors, and then use them.

This is one in my rotation....the good ole Gillette toothbrush!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/Schleps7/AntiqueToothbrush.jpg
Anyone see the movie The 13th Warrior. Sir you would have made a fine Norseman in the morning wash scene of that movie if in fact your REALLY do use that toothbrush.

Kind regards,

[Manco]

Anyone see the movie The 13th Warrior. Sir you would have made a fine Norseman in the morning wash scene of that movie if in fact your REALLY do use that toothbrush.

Kind regards,

Haha! :lol:

[SiBurning]

So many ways to get D-PAD. I have a dozen tooth brushes, 14 toothpastes, 9 different kinds of picks, floss, and scrapers, 5 flavors of mouthwash, and half a dozen other contraptions, and I've barely begun to scratch the surface (pun intended).


Dental Floss in waxed, unwaxed, and naturally waxed, in various flavors, deep cleaning, tartar control, with Listerine or Scope
Dental Tape & Ribbon Floss
Floss Picks
Power Flossers
Sonic Picks
Thru Floss Threaders
Plaque Removers
Gum Stimulators
Interdental Cleaners & Brushes
Go-Between Cleaners: straight and angled
Interdental Brushes, plain & Whitening
Brush Picks
Powered Flossers
Tongue Scrapers
Tooth Stain Erasers
Anti-Bacterial Tongue Sprays
Dentifrice Swabs
Dental Picks
Oral Irrigators
Sonic Sanitizers
UV Sanitizers
NightGuard Dental Protectors
Tooth Paste, Gels, and Powders, with or without flouride, tartar control, baking soda, peroxide, oxygenating, in flavors, with or without mouthwash, whitening & sensitive formulas, all natural, foaming or non-foaming
Manual Tooth Brushes: soft, medium, or hard; mini, compact, or full; End Tuft, Tapered, with antibacterial bristles, Prepasted Disposables, Cross Action, Dual Action, Wonder Grip, Superhero, LightUp Timer
Electric Toothbrushes, single & double oscillating, pulsating, and rotating heads
Sonic, with or without UV sanitizing
Whitening Strips, Trays, Chemicals, with UV lights & Tartar Protection
Pre-Brushing Rinse, Enzyme, Brightening & Whitening
Mouthwash, Gels, Powders, Whitening, Anti-Bacterial, Antiseptic, Anticavity, with Tartar Protection, Moisturizing, for Smokers, with Baking Soda, Peroxide, Calcium, all Natural Ingredients, In Adult and Children's flavors, and Snore Relief
Breath Strips, Drops, Sprays, Mists, Capsules, Plaque Dissolving and Salivary Enzyme Mints & Gums, Tongue Sprays, Anti-Bacterial, 12 Hour Packets, Probiotic Supplement
Bad Breath Detector
Pain Relief Gels, Drops
Disclosing Tablets
ZAPI-Doodles

[SiBurning]

Anyone see the movie The 13th Warrior. Sir you would have made a fine Norseman in the morning wash scene of that movie if in fact your REALLY do use that toothbrush.

Kind regards,
You brush like a dog. :lol:

[rummwa]

False teeth!

PINAUD!

[Soopercat]

You brush like a dog. :lol:

Your teeth are feeble old man, like your words:lol:

[funkyb]

A lot of members swear that ending with Bay rum makes the shave end as a luxury and not a chore.

Maybe a finish with a shot of Capt. Morgan might spice up your routine?

We can have forums on dark vs. light rum, we could have Method Shot advocates vs. 4-sip?

You sir, are my new friend. I'll bring the Meyers Dark.

[Johhny Schleps]

Anyone see the movie The 13th Warrior. Sir you would have made a fine Norseman in the morning wash scene of that movie if in fact your REALLY do use that toothbrush.

Kind regards,

IT'S A JOKE!!!!.........:w00t:

Was just having fun with Photoshop.
Thought you all would get a kick out of it!

Rock on

[Jwolf24601]

IT'S A JOKE!!!!.........:w00t:

Was just having fun with Photoshop.
Thought you all would get a kick out of it!

Rock on

I enjoyed it thoroughly :D

[Timo C]

I enjoyed it thoroughly :D

I'm sure someone on here has actually tried it though! If you can think it...its been thought...

[Timo C]

I've got a Sonicare and love it. Every once in a while I'll try a standard one that the dentist gives me after a cleaning just so it doesn't totally go to waste, but they just end up being used for razor cleaning...
I personally like the Toms Fennel flavor with propolis and myrh toothpaste.

[Deltaboy]

I brush my teeth right after applying my shaving cream, gives it time to soften my beard...

I do too.

[jasonbond]

Well, if you shower in the morning you can at least make it convenient one time out of the day. Shampoo and Condition as normal, but leave your conditioner in as your brush your teeth for softer hair. Flossing is sort of hard in the shower, but if you get into a groove of flossing it can take under a minute.

I find a manual toothbrush more exciting and controlable than these new-fangled electric ones.

[professorchaos]

Get an electric. It takes all of two minutes.

[Darth Indiana]

You sir, are my new friend. I'll bring the Meyers Dark.

i'll bring some too.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/erikbrock/Halloween/Myerssrum.jpg

[Oregon Viking]

i'll bring some too.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/erikbrock/Halloween/Myerssrum.jpg

Too much lather.

[Atrin]

I think the throwing up I did after seeing that vintage toothbrush undid any clinical benefits brushing my teeth did.

[theinternot]

I watch it with my kids and am not afraid to say it!
:thumbup:


Oscillating Spongebob toothbrush like my mom puts in my Christmas stocking some years. Every brushing is an undersea adventure with my best pal. Oh we have a time, scrubbing my teeth, making Rush Limbaugh (or was it Pat Robertson?) question our sexual preference. Flipping crabby patties. I don't really watch Spongebob, although I know several men my age that do. One a couple years younger I believe has seen every episode (and there's like a thousand episodes).

[BBrad]

The OP wanted to know how to make oral care as exciting as wet shaving. Here's my story . . .

First, spend several years not flossing unless you have food stuck between your teeth . . . and skip a few cleanings because you don't have cavities and are too macho to have a hygienist scold you for not flossing daily.

Then, develop abscesses and start losing teeth at the rate of one every nine months or so. Listen to your dentist tell you what a shame it is that your perfect teeth with no cavities are going to fall out because your gums are shot and your jawbone is deteriorating.

Finally, take your dentist's recommendation, and see a periodontist. This is a special dentist who will make you feel just as crappy as your Drill Sergeant did during Basic Training. You will come to love and respect her/him just as you did your Drill Instructor. (You should not have to do pushups, though.)

You will spend several thousand dollars for scalings, deep cleanings, surgeries, and visits to the periodontist's specially trained hygienist every three months. (She will also scold you for not flossing enough.) You will spend a hundred dollars on a special ultrasonic toothbrush, with replacement heads costing about $15. You will learn how to floss with your eyes closed, and spend every waking moment that your mouth isn't otherwise occupied with a rubber-tipped tool massaging your gums, which probably don't bleed as much now as they used to.

After this is all said and done, your cavity-free teeth can remain firmly planted in your jawbone, with what remains of your gum tissue surrounding them. You will spend as much (or more) of your daily time maintaining your teeth as you do shaving. You will enjoy this daily routine, secure in the knowledge that if you regress, your periodontist will crawl inside your mouth and kick your ass from within!!

The alternative is to have 'em yanked out and get dentures. Then you can stick your falsies in Polident every night while you attempt to play Casanova with SWMBO. :blush:

[roboboticus]

Um, thanks. I think I'll go brush again:mellow:

[Darth Indiana]

:lol:

[DapperJames]

I can handle the 2-3 minutes it takes to brush my teeth.

[verdict]

Is flossing really that important? If so I better start. By the time I'm 18 my teeth might turn really bad. :bored:

[Seldon]

Any reviews of these toothbrushes available?

How long does a 30.00 toothbrush last?

Yes, can anyone answer this?

[rsaltonstall]

So, if wet-shaving can turn a chore into an enjoyable activity, can anything do that for toothbrushing?

Classic Shaving has Rooney and Swissco boar and badger toothbrushes; the prices range from $4.99 to $15.99.

http://www.classicshaving.com/Oral_Care.html

[Superfluous Man]

Is flossing really that important? If so I better start. By the time I'm 18 my teeth might turn really bad. :bored:

Yes. Your toothbrush can't reach certain areas of your mouth. Additionally, using a mouthwash is every bit as important as brushing or flossing as there are certain areas where a brush or floss just wont reach.

[Chibouk]

Yes. Your toothbrush can't reach certain areas of your mouth. Additionally, using a mouthwash is every bit as important as brushing or flossing as there are certain areas where a brush or floss just wont reach.

My dentist told me that mouthwashes didn't actually do very much. He said I'd be better off spending the time brushing my teeth longer, rather than spend the time swirling mouthwash around. Who knows the truth? :laugh:

[richmondesi]

I frequently watch Max and Ruby, SpongeBob, Penguins of Madagascar, and iCarly... I've gotten so used to them from watching them with the kids, that I still watch them sometimes when they aren't around. No big deal. I also watch Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice (record them too)...

[DizzyArnaz]

I'm on the electric toothbrush bandwagon. I have a Sonicare that cost me $30, and it's brilliant. Best toothbrush I've ever used.