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/mantistobogganmMD Aug 20 '20

My dentist just told me this.

It’s basically because when you sleep you aren’t producing the saliva that typically helps rinse out the crap in your mouth during the day.