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Old 05-07-2013, 10:57 PM
 
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Actually Oral B and Crest, both from Proctor and Gamble, made in CANADA.
Their still junk. The ones they give me are plain old toothbrushes they used in 1910. At least go up a notch and put a tongue cleaner on the back or make it better than the typical toothbrush. We use them to clean fish tanks and hamster cages.
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Old 05-07-2013, 11:28 PM
 
Location: Tucson/Nogales
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I took the bus to work and back yesterday. With my 60+ senior pass, that's $1 a ride! I'm re-enjoying taking the public buses again, now 2 nites a week! Plop into my seat, open up a magazine or book, and it's heaven! Let someone else do the driving for a change!
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Old 05-08-2013, 02:57 PM
 
Location: Keosauqua, Iowa
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Their still junk. The ones they give me are plain old toothbrushes they used in 1910. At least go up a notch and put a tongue cleaner on the back or make it better than the typical toothbrush. We use them to clean fish tanks and hamster cages.
Somehow I have made it 45 years without a cavity using "plain old toothbrushes they used in 1910."
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Old 05-08-2013, 03:45 PM
 
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Somehow I have made it 45 years without a cavity using "plain old toothbrushes they used in 1910."
I've had the opposite. Those things are junk imo. If they work for you though, keep using them.
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Old 05-08-2013, 03:50 PM
 
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Somehow I have made it 45 years without a cavity using "plain old toothbrushes they used in 1910."
With normal dental care (brushing, dentist, etc.), the probability of cavities shift towards genetics and diet more than the type of toothbrush used. Some people eat poorly and others are just genetically prone to get cavities.
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Old 05-08-2013, 03:57 PM
 
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I have been working from home this entire week. Saving $$ on gasoline.
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Old 05-08-2013, 04:29 PM
 
Location: Keosauqua, Iowa
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With normal dental care (brushing, dentist, etc.), the probability of cavities shift towards genetics and diet more than the type of toothbrush used. Some people eat poorly and others are just genetically prone to get cavities.
I'm more inclined to believe it's the luck of the draw. As a kid I ate lots sweets, didn't brush regularly, never flossed, never drank milk, etc, etc. Didn't even visit a dentist's office between the ages of 18 and about 38, and when I did it took an hour to clean off all the accumulated plaque but still found nothing underneath but good, hard enamel. And the genetics weren't so hot; my mom's head has more silver in it than the Comstock Lode, and my dad had false teeth by the time he was my age. Their parents all had rotten teeth, too. And I look too much like my dad to lay it on the mailman.

For those who aren't freaks of nature like myself, though, I would agree that regular care is more important than the type of brush you use.
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Old 05-08-2013, 09:13 PM
 
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I walked around town to do my errands.
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Old 05-10-2013, 08:28 AM
 
Location: "Daytonnati"
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Later today: just a diet coke at the bar, vs a beer or Campari.
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Old 05-10-2013, 10:34 AM
 
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Payday and GF off at the same time and my car door needs fixed....this won't anywhere near frugal today! We might use a coupon to get a lunch somewhere....does that count.
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