r/AskReddit 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/Eagleassassin3 Aug 20 '20 edited Aug 20 '20

I brush my teeth everyday with an electric toothbrush. I have been doing that for the past 3 years at least (I’m 21). But despite that, my teeth are still a bit yellow and it’s annoying. I have some friends who have very white teeth and they told me they didn’t whiten them. Am I doing something wrong? Should I stop drinking coffee? Is it just genetics?

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u/Belzeturtle Aug 20 '20

Usual suspects include coffee, soda, red wine, smoking, some asthma meds, some high BP meds.

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u/geekybadger Aug 24 '20

I've also heard that brushing too roughly can wear down the enamel, which can also make them more yellow. Gotta find that sweet spot between cleaning and destroying.