Author Topic: Toothbrushes with tongue thingies (Read 1666 times)

zpyder · **on:** May 18, 2009, 09:49:29 AM

Toothbrushes with tongue thingies

on: May 18, 2009, 09:49:29 AM

Quick question really, does anyone actually use the tongue "brush" on their toothbrush, if they have one?

And if so, can you actually do it without producing a gag reflex? :puke:

Rivkid · **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2009, 10:17:50 AM

Toothbrushes with tongue thingies

Reply #1 on: May 18, 2009, 10:17:50 AM

Quote from: zpyder

Quick question really, does anyone actually use the tongue "brush" on their toothbrush, if they have one?

And if so, can you actually do it without producing a gag reflex? :puke:

Yup I use the on on my new toothbrush - works great!

No gag reflex issues for me but then I learnt early in my career doing a film with Knighty that Im not so proud of.......

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2009, 11:25:37 AM

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Reply #2 on: May 18, 2009, 11:25:37 AM

Do these things actually work then? It always looked like gimmicky crap to me.

Mouthwash that shows you the bits = gimmicky crap. Fact.

Colgate pro weekly clean stuff = Surprisingly good and not gimmicky.

Floss = good if you can be arsed to stick with it regularly like youre meant to.

Eggtastico · **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:53:23 PM

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Reply #3 on: May 18, 2009, 12:53:23 PM

get a proper tounge scraper, somthing thats actually as wide as your tounge.
Who knows if they work! I guess its different from person to person

Rivkid · **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:56:37 PM

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Reply #4 on: May 18, 2009, 12:56:37 PM

could really tell you whether it does anything Nige. Feels clean lol!! 8-)

zpyder · **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2009, 13:44:21 PM

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Reply #5 on: May 18, 2009, 13:44:21 PM

Quote from: Clockd 0Ne

Mouthwash that shows you the bits = gimmicky crap. Fact.

How so? I thought it kinda made sense depending on what it was binding to?

Clock'd 0Ne · **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2009, 14:00:49 PM

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Reply #6 on: May 18, 2009, 14:00:49 PM

Well ive been using it and it seems to work no better than any other mouthwash, the only different being it makes a congealing mess in your sink. Im switching back to listerine.

zpyder · **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2009, 15:06:04 PM

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Reply #7 on: May 18, 2009, 15:06:04 PM

Well, making the gunk visible would have no added benefit to cleaning your mouth out, apart from potentially grossing you out if theres a sh*tload of it in the sink.

I used a trial and I wonder at it, as over time the amount of gunk does decrease, suggesting it is removing whatever it binds to from your mouth, whether thats a good thing or not I dunno.

I did also prefer the milder flavour to (b)listerine

*she-devil* · **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2009, 17:50:49 PM

Toothbrushes with tongue thingies

Reply #8 on: May 18, 2009, 17:50:49 PM

The tongue scrapers do work, they remove build ups of bacteria within your mouth but you can also do it with the normal bristle part of your toothbrush, as for gagging, try to stick out your tongue slightly and do it in a mirror, you dont really need to go so far back you gag.

As for mouthwash and floss, as long as the mouthwash you use contains fluoride and you use it at least once a day (preferably before bed) and you floss daily then you should have a fairly healthy mouth and gums, oh and remember to brush in small circles half on your teeth half on your gums when you brush, if it bleeds its saying brush more - but dont scrub....

zpyder · **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2009, 17:54:25 PM

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Reply #9 on: May 18, 2009, 17:54:25 PM

I thought if it bleeds its saying we can kill it?

(Sorry)

*she-devil* · **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2009, 18:01:18 PM

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Reply #10 on: May 18, 2009, 18:01:18 PM

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I thought if it bleeds its saying we can kill it?

(Sorry)

Smugs · **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2009, 22:28:35 PM

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Reply #11 on: May 19, 2009, 22:28:35 PM

I just use the brush itself like *she-devil* mentioned, no need for any gimmicky rubber bits.

zpyder · **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2009, 23:16:01 PM

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Reply #12 on: May 19, 2009, 23:16:01 PM

Even then anything even remotely like that is akin to sticking your fingers down your throat!

Serious · **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2009, 01:37:18 AM

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Reply #13 on: May 20, 2009, 01:37:18 AM

Quote from: Clockd 0Ne

Do these things actually work then? It always looked like gimmicky crap to me.

It mechanically removes bacterial layers from your tongue, so it does work.

As to the choke reflex, that depends on the person using it, some people have a lot more difficulty than others.

Eggtastico · **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2009, 09:49:03 AM

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Reply #14 on: May 20, 2009, 09:49:03 AM

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Even then anything even remotely like that is akin to sticking your fingers down your throat!

not really.. your tounge is full of texture & crevices, etc. Really need somthing that will get down in there where the dirt is.

Get a proper tounge scraper & theres less gagging as you cant put it to the back of your throat.
Also only takes a few scrapes & as it covers a wider area, theres less chance of missing a spot.

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