Which is the best toothbrush on the planet?

August 142008

The best toothbrush is obviously one that cleans your teeth perfectly and keeps your gum healthy. A brush that is not too soft and not too hard and that is ergonomic. Long lasting and not too costly. Right? Well…

For a start I think all the plastic toothbrushes that get used up year after year are an environmental hazard. Plastic takes 100 years to decompose in a landfill site. Plus its production uses up precious oil resources which we will need to produce medicines and other more important things in the very near future.

So, what else can we use to clean our teeth? Interchangeable toothbrush heads for example. Still - they’re also made from plastic. Chewing gum? I get a stiff jaw from chewing them all day long. And some of the chewing gum contains sugars that attack your teeth plus other chemcials I can’t even spell never mind know what they are.

A tree twig with some salt? Ahem - too archaic for me. Well - what about a wooden toothbrush then? One that’s made from managed forest wood (i.e. sustainable) with natural bristles, that can be shredded and put in the compost after it’s been used up (or chucked onto the log fire). The perfect disposable toothbrush which kids also love to use. That sounds great. Read more about one woman’s experiences with using the wooden toothbrush on the Rubbish Diet Blog.

And the woodies were also featured on BBC Breakfast Television (and BBC Countryfile) where a journalist tried to live plastic free for a month. Her blog starts here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7508321.stm. Makes for interesting reading especially when you look at all the plastic wrapping a family accumulates in a month. Frightening!

 

A dog's new year resolutions!?

September 282008

1. I will stop trying to find the few remaining clean pieces of carpet in the house when I am about to throw up.
2. I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc.
3. I will not eat other animals' poop.
4. I will not lick my human's face after eating animal poop.
5. I will not eat my own vomit.
6. I will not eat "kitty box crunchies".
7. I will not eat any more socks and then re-deposit them in the backyard after processing.
8. The diaper pail is not a cookie jar. I will not eat the disposable diapers, especially the dirty ones.
9. I will not chew my human's toothbrush and not tell them.
10. I will not chew crayons or pens, specially not the red ones, or my people will think I am hemorrhaging.
11. When in the car, I will not insist on having the window rolled down when it's raining outside.
12. I will not drop soggy tennis balls in the underwear of someone who is sitting on the toilet.
13. I will not bark each time I hear a door bell on TV.
14. I will not walk under the big dog when he is peeing.
15. I will not steal Mom's underwear and dance all over the back yard with it.
16. I will not play tug-o'-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.
17. The sofa is not a face towel. Neither are Mom & Dad's laps.
18. My head does not belong in the refrigerator.
19. I will not bite the officer's hand when he reaches in for Mom's driver's license and car registration.
20. I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table.
21. I will not roll my toys behind the fridge.
22. The garbage collector is NOT stealing our stuff.
23. I must shake the rainwater out of my fur BEFORE entering the house.

Lol, cute. =]

My 1year old daugther hates brushing her teeth, what should i do to convince her?

September 282008

I tried buying her different kinds of kids toothbrush but still no effect.

My kids are disabled so I know what you are going through. What ever you do, kids seem to hate mint. Some over the counter toothpastes for babies have a better taste like fruity tuity. She can't spit yet (and don't make her she won't know how to) make sure the toothpaste is for babies. She will fight, all babies do at this age. Remember not to push hard, it may scratch the gums and make sure you have a very soft bristle brush. Good luck.

can i clean my turtles shell with a soft toothbrush?

September 282008

i have a red eared slider and his shell gets slimmy. i usually rinse him off in the sink, but i want to be able to keep him cleaner . is this an ok thing to do.

You can use your daily toothbrush, but don't try to floss. After you're done scrubbing him, dry him thoroughly and apply a hand-rubbed coating of Turtle Wax.

What's the best kind of toothbrush to use for cleaning ceilings?

September 282008

I've been up all night trying to clean my acoustic ceiling, but when I rub on it those little white crumbs fall off. I've tried 6 different kinds of brush so far: colgate, crest, soft bristles, hard bristles, etc. Do you think I should try something different?

Have you tried an electric toothbrush?

Summer vacation check list- am I forgetting anything?

September 212008

I'm leaving for vacation to the beach in three days, and I'm making a list so I wont forget anything.
Here it is so far- anything missing?

Clothes
Shoes
Ipod
Waterbottle
Sunscreen
Camera
Disposable- Underwater Camera
Shampoo/Conditioner
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Hairbrush
Phone
Soap- other face,cleansing products,ect..
Favorite Pillow
Swimsuit
Goggles
Beach Towl
Shopping/Suevenier Money
Sunglasses

I just know I'm forgetting something..
..anything else, you think?

Battery charger for mobile
Camera charger / Batteries
Tablets for headache / diarrhea etc
Laptop

could my aunt have done better raising her 7 kids?

September 212008

okay my aunt has 7 kids and she has a husband my uncle. he works and she gets child support but they both blow half their money on drugs. they never brought the kids any newclothes, shoes, toothbrushes, basically nohygiene stuff was around and the bad part they kept a dirty and stinky house. I mean im concerned about the kids and dont want to be nosy but is there a way i change my aunts habits to make her a better mom?

Having drugs around children is child endangerment, having no hygiene products is child neglect and having a filthy house is unsafe. All of these things are illegal, and a call to CPS is the only way to help her see this. You can even do it anonymously, she'll never know it was you. For the safety of the children, this would be the morally right way to help them. Good luck…

can you just buy soft bristled toothbrushes @ like wal-mart or target?

September 212008

my dentist gave me a really rough 1 when i got my braces (yesterday)

also, do soft bristles clean your teeth any differently than rough bristles?

DENTISTS KNOW THAT MEDIUM/FIRM BRUSHES ARE HARMFUL TO THE GUMS AND TOOTH DENTIN. MAYBE YOU RECEIVED A DENTURE BRUSH ACCIDENTALLY.
YES, MOST STORES CARRY SOFT BRUSHES. PEOPLE BUY THE FIRMER ONES BECAUSE
THEY ERRONEOUSLY THINK THEY CLEAN BETTER, BUT ONLY DAMAGE TO TOOTH DENTIN AND GUMS RESULTS.

What is the best toothbrush or dental care system to use with braces?

September 212008

My 9 y/o daughter got braces and I want to make sure that her teeth are getting cleaned properly. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Sonicare is especially recommended for someone with braces.

Sonicare Elite is my top choice. There are many different model designations, but the "motors" are all pretty much the same. The kits are different because they pack different accessories. Some have two brush heads and some have four. Some have a travel bag and some have a wall-mount charger instead of a counter top charger.

Just read the label carefully and buy what you need. Bear in mind that you will have to replace the brush heads about every six months, so see if it is cheaper to buy a few extra brush heads in one of the kits.

Otherwise, buy a Sonicare, read and follow the directions. The directions are very clear and easy to understand.

If you want to try a Sonicare without taking out a loan, I've got good news for you. I just bought one for THIRTY DOLLARS. It uses two "AA" batteries, so you are not paying for a charger, etc. I have no idea how long the batteries last (yet), but $70 would buy a boat load of batteries. It seems to be equally effective as the rechargeable version with the new batteries.

#1 - Shannon & The Toothbrush

September 212008

Big Brother Top 20 Favorite Memories
You voted and it’s time to reveal the #1 spot on the Top 20 favorite BB Memories! Shannon and her “cleaning” skills have taken top spot!
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