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demmiblue

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6. No, do not brush your teeth/gums vigorously.

Reply to Blueplanet (Original post)

Fri Sep 18, 2020, 03:50 PM

Sep 2020

That causes gum recession. Think about brushing your gums/teeth as a massage.

And don't spray shit on your mask... just wash regularly with a mild soap.

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Fresher Breath while wearing a mask [View all] Blueplanet Sep 2020 OP

Before putting it on, spray the inside of the mask with a pleasant scent. Earthshine2 Sep 2020 #1

Good idea Blueplanet Sep 2020 #2

Doesn't this result in breathing in soap particles? Earthshine2 Sep 2020 #9

And you can also have a spot of Everclear in your peppermint tea before leaving home. MizLibby Sep 2020 #5

Brush your tongue. tblue37 Sep 2020 #3

Exactly Blueplanet Sep 2020 #8

The tongue was the suggestion I was going to add - Ms. Toad Sep 2020 #11

My oral hygiene routine has suffered during isolation for sure. cry baby Sep 2020 #4

No, do not brush your teeth/gums vigorously. demmiblue Sep 2020 #6

Massage Blueplanet Sep 2020 #10

Chew gum. scarletlib Sep 2020 #7

Waterpik! It is the secret of happiness! Squinch Sep 2020 #12

Try a nykym Sep 2020 #13