People have been brushing their teeth with concoctions meant
to keep them clean and healthy for a long, long time. Ancient Egyptians used a
mixture of crushed rock salt, mint, dried iris flowers and pepper. No, really.
It sounds unpleasant, but it was probably pretty effective – maybe even more
effective than what you used this morning. Toothpaste is very foamy. All those little
bubbles leave you with the impression you’ve cleaned your teeth well when you
haven’t. The minty flavor numbs your tongue so you feel cleaner than you really
are. That long, wavy blob you see covering the bristles in toothpaste
commercials? It’s WAY more toothpaste than you need. You should be using a blot
no bigger than a pea. Better yet, dry brush until you feel and taste clean,
then brush with a dot of toothpaste, and rinse. And if you want to avoid bad
breath, remember to brush your tongue.
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