People that brush their teeth at work

[EMEAfixer]

I do

I brush mine at ClientCo if I happen to be onsite after lunch. I get the odd funny look if caught, but I prefer that to the alternative of tasting my lunch all afternoon.

I do admit to trying to be discreet about it, hide the brush and paste in my pocket before walking to the john, and trying to time it so that there is no one else using the facilities at the same time.

When I think about it, it is strange to be hiding a 'clean habit'.

[MaryPoppins]

I brush my teeth and floss after lunch. Ever since getting one of these (a portable needle-like water jet that acts as tooth floss) and seeing how much gunk gets left until night time if you don't brush after meals, the thought of bits of whatever I ate for lunch hanging around in my mouth and between my teeth for another nine or ten hours gives me the shivers.

I've got one of those. I love cleaning my gnashers, but I'd be embarrassed to do it at work.

I just swill my mouth out with wine after lunch.

[Gentile]

I've got one of those. I love cleaning my gnashers, but I'd be embarrassed to do it at work.

I just swill my mouth out with wine after lunch.

Nah, that's not embarrassing. The really embarrassing bit is when my cat has to accompany me for my ablutions* :

* She sits up next to my bathroom mirror every morning and evening whilst I'm brushing my teeth. If she doesn't notice me starting my routine until I'm half way through, I get told off for starting without her. If she ever finds out I brush my teeth at work, I'll be in trouble!

[doodab]

Brushing teeth is fine. Taking wet wipes into the crapper with you is a bit weird though.

[OwlHoot]

I brush my teeth and floss after lunch. Ever since getting one of these (a portable needle-like water jet that acts as tooth floss) and seeing how much gunk gets left until night time if you don't brush after meals, the thought of bits of whatever I ate for lunch hanging around in my mouth and between my teeth for another nine or ten hours gives me the shivers.

Great find - I've just ordered one. But what happens if you accidently squirt it in your eye, or up your nose?

[EternalOptimist]

Brushing teeth is fine. Taking wet wipes into the crapper with you is a bit weird though.

wet wipes. ??????
jeez, you have absolutely no idea what birds do.

they take enough stuff into the bog, that if there was an apocalypse whilst they were 'going', they would be able to rebuild society with just the contents of their handbag and one viable breeding pair

[Cliphead]

Great find - I've just ordered one. But what happens if you accidently squirt it in your eye, or up your nose?

Would it work for ear wax? Sounds like the kit the nurse uses to clear out mine periodically. Actually I kinda like that but most people hate it apparently.

[d000hg]

Brushing teeth is fine. Taking wet wipes into the crapper with you is a bit weird though.

Surely that's just in case it's a bit soft and gets smeared around first try?

[Gentile]

Great find - I've just ordered one. But what happens if you accidently squirt it in your eye, or up your nose?

It's quite a powerful water jet, so you need to be a bit careful. It can even make your gums or throat bleed if you scoot it in the wrong direction!

If you're anything like me, at first you'll get the water everywhere, as you try and look in the mirror to guide you whilst you're flossing. The 'trick' (as with so much in life! ) is to keep your mouth shut. If you keep your mouth mostly closed and bend over the sink whilst you floss, the water will be pretty much contained there and all the gunk just goes into the sink. Once you see what gets caught between your teeth, you'll never go back to brushing and flossing alone again!

[Gentile]

Would it work for ear wax? Sounds like the kit the nurse uses to clear out mine periodically. Actually I kinda like that but most people hate it apparently.

No, I wouldn't use it for that! It's a bit too strong.