More than one way to brush a tooth

[alphabassettgrrl]

All this about toothpaste...

[Amberosia]

I think you're all neglecting the other pressing question, which is: how much toothpaste should you use? This is constant source of debate in our house. Me, I use a large, pea sized amount. My husband will use at least three times that much sqeezed into a long, thick strip perched precariously on top of the bristles. I'm not sure if he's trying to emulate the picture on the Crest box or what, but let me tell you... we go through a heck of a lot of toothpaste in our house.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Amberosia

I think you're all neglecting the other pressing question, which is: how much toothpaste should you use? This is constant source of debate in our house. Me, I use a large, pea sized amount. My husband will use at least three times that much sqeezed into a long, thick strip perched precariously on top of the bristles. I'm not sure if he's trying to emulate the picture on the Crest box or what, but let me tell you... we go through a heck of a lot of toothpaste in our house.

Yeah, the Crest box lies. No need for that much paste. I used to do the same but eventually realized I just make a huge mess of foam with all of that for no reason. I'd bet that your "large, pea sized amount" is about the same as the amount I dispense into my brush.

My other rule is that I have to brush my teeth over the sink, because otherwise I will make a mess. That's probably just my own failing.

[eeyore19]

Originally Posted by Amberosia

I think you're all neglecting the other pressing question, which is: how much toothpaste should you use? This is constant source of debate in our house. Me, I use a large, pea sized amount. My husband will use at least three times that much sqeezed into a long, thick strip perched precariously on top of the bristles. I'm not sure if he's trying to emulate the picture on the Crest box or what, but let me tell you... we go through a heck of a lot of toothpaste in our house.

Hey, the directions say the pea-sized amount is for children 6 and under.

And just think of how much toothpaste we'd go through if the kids actually bothered to brush.....

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by eeyore19

Hey, the directions say the pea-sized amount is for children 6 and under.

And just think of how much toothpaste we'd go through if the kids actually bothered to brush.....

the same amount as now, as they usually go through ALL the motions, but dont ACTUALLY brush. just make swishing noises under the faucet and call it good.

at least, thats what I would do as a kid

[Amberosia]

Originally Posted by eeyore19

Hey, the directions say the pea-sized amount is for children 6 and under.

And just think of how much toothpaste we'd go through if the kids actually bothered to brush.....

If you want to think about something, just think about what it would be like kissing me if I used as much as you do. That'd be one nasty, pasty mess. Ick ick ick.

[Capt Jack]

retrieve brush from dental tool retention area (the ugly red plastic cup by the sink)
wet brush
remove paste cap
apply modest amount of paste, squeezing from the bottom
replace paste cap
insert said brush INTO mouth before engaging drive system (an important step unless you relish wearing said paste to work or as 'hair gel')
engage *makes Picard gesture*
spit
rinse
clean brush
return brush to assigned retention area

[Kevy Baby]

Lather
Rinse
Repeat

Do they REALLY need instructions on shampoo bottles?!? And if so, those instructions are an infinite loop!

[blueerica]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Lather
Rinse
Repeat

Do they REALLY need instructions on shampoo bottles?!? And if so, those instructions are an infinite loop!

And you'd be surprised how well it works on the public. Most don't do it, but some do with shampoo. One of the biggest marketing successes was Alka Seltzer getting people to use two tabs instead of one (many companies do this, they were one of the pioneers). While not everyone uses two - enough do to have brought back Alka Seltzer from indigestion-aid extinction.

[eeyore19]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Lather
Rinse
Repeat

Do they REALLY need instructions on shampoo bottles?!? And if so, those instructions are an infinite loop!

Thankfully the instructions have been revised to say "Repeat if desired."