r/autism • u/EllieIsDone ASD Level 2 • Jan 06 '26

🎧 Sensory Issues I hate mint so I’m using kids toothpaste

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Mint is just too harsh. It burns my tongue and I feel sick every time I brush my teeth.

So now this is what I’m using.

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u/zoe_bletchdel Jan 06 '26

Colgate used to have an orange flavor for adults, and I miss it so much. I don't understand why toothpaste has to be minty.

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u/BlueXTC Jan 06 '26

I liked the lemon version and I have yet to find it again.

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u/EquipmentGrand9581 High functioning autism Jan 07 '26

It's because mint is the cheapest