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When do you wet your toothbrush?

  • After putting on toothpaste

    Votes: 87 43.9%
  • Before putting on toothpaste

    Votes: 88 44.4%
  • No need for a toothbrush (for any Arkansas fans lurking)

    Votes: 1 0.5%
  • Other (explain)

    Votes: 22 11.1%

  • Total voters
    198

GloryDawg

Heisman
Mar 3, 2005
19,379
16,426
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I wet the brush with hot water before I put paste on. My rationale is the brush is sitting in open collecting germs and dust. I also like my tooth paste warm, so I put warm water on top before brushing. I broke all my front teeth in an accident and have crowns that are sensitive.
 

Perd Hapley

All-American
Sep 30, 2022
5,814
6,868
113
I wet the brush with hot water before I put paste on. My rationale is the brush is sitting in open collecting germs and dust. I also like my tooth paste warm, so I put warm water on top before brushing. I broke all my front teeth in an accident and have crowns that are sensitive.
You raise another good point of order regarding water temperature during the rinse / wetting. I don’t think I’ve ever used hot water.
 
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ZombieKissinger

All-American
May 29, 2013
4,901
8,130
113
I asked a dentist and they told me they’d never really thought about it but usually do it after
 

Called3rdstrikedawg

All-Conference
May 7, 2016
1,522
1,430
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I use a "teethbrush". We did recently move to Alabama so I don't yet know the protocol here. Do all family members use the same "teethbrush"?
 
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Chesusdog

All-Conference
May 2, 2006
4,782
4,739
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I wet the brush with hot water before I put paste on. My rationale is the brush is sitting in open collecting germs and dust. I also like my tooth paste warm, so I put warm water on top before brushing. I broke all my front teeth in an accident and have crowns that are sensitive.

I tend to soak mine in peroxide once a week. No idea if it actually helps but it does with peace of mind.
 
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POTUS

Heisman
Sep 29, 2022
3,902
10,313
113
Messed up and answered incorrectly. Should've chosen other because I do both.
 

Dawgbite

All-American
Nov 1, 2011
8,757
9,331
113
You know, having your toothbrush in close proximity to the place you poop is probably not a good idea.
 

Ranchdawg

All-Conference
Dec 13, 2012
4,484
3,738
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I wet the brush with hot water before I put paste on. My rationale is the brush is sitting in open collecting germs and dust. I also like my tooth paste warm, so I put warm water on top before brushing. I broke all my front teeth in an accident and have crowns that are sensitive.
Same
 
Nov 16, 2005
27,526
20,500
113
One of my previous friends lets his cereal soak in milk for about 10 minutes before he eats it.
Disgusted Johnny Depp GIF
 
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PBRME

All-Conference
Feb 12, 2004
10,877
4,534
113
apply Toothpaste->brush teeth->rinse

never understood the need to pre-wet the thing. lose too much toothpaste scrubbing viscosity.
That’s the actual instructions for toothpaste. Makes a huge difference. I still prefer to wash before and after. You’re also not supposed to rinse your mouth after brushing.
 
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RotorHead

Senior
Mar 26, 2019
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That’s the actual instructions for toothpaste. Makes a huge difference. I still prefer to wash before and after. You’re also not supposed to rinse your mouth after brushing.
I’ve told my wife this for 11 years, you’re the first person Ive come across that also does it. Cheers
 
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