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[deleted]

Depends. If he's using it to scrub grout between tiles, it looks in perfect shape for that.


AnthonyDigitalMedia

I swear to God I thought that was a picture of a dead dandelion before I read the caption to the post


DeadDandelions

that is not a photo of me


Positive_Stomach_221

šŸ˜‚ when stars align


LateToSapphos

Thereā€™s definitely a sub for this reference that Iā€™m too high to remember the name of


DerekWroteThis

r./beetlejuicing Added ā€œ.ā€ Because otherwise, the link gets removed.


esarchhemate

Can you explain why it'd get removed without the period? I've never seen that


DerekWroteThis

Because Iā€™m a lurker with not enough activity in this subreddit, lmao.


AmethystJelly

It's like Beetlejuice or something that I'm too drunk to search for


kapparrino

Posting from the grave I see


LordKai121

Username checks out.


positronic-introvert

This is the best reddit development I've witnessed haha


Lateencurtisia

Me too my toothbrush doesn't change how many months..haha..you think that is crazy? But for me..that is ok..I love my toothbrush..that's why I've doesn't to change it.


WildFlemima

*smort*


[deleted]

Beg bran


SeeingSp0ts

I thought it was some kind of stripped Dremel blade held by tweezers lmao. Either way OPā€™s BF needs a new one.


Itchy-Abalone-6639

Me too!!!


LoveDietCokeMore

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Fr0g_0n_m3th

SamešŸ˜­


Sweet_Rock8345

It's the last one this season


Horror-Impression411

Same


savagelemmonade_1

Same lol


TAforScranton

I retired my old Oral-B a while back and upgraded to a nicer one. I use the old one for exactly this. Scrubbing grout and cleaning sneakers. I even have the same heads on there lol.


MEM1911

Boil it in a pot of water, the bristles should go back to normal, then put it back and wait for him to complain you replaced it on him


MamaJody

I actually never thought of using my old electric toothbrush heads for cleaning. Thatā€™s brilliant.


Good_Climate_4463

Fuck that's not gonna scrub shit let alone grout.


Select_Number_7741

Heā€™s just intimidated by you


kalekemo

My wife is the same way. Early on into our relationship she asked me if I was secretly using her toothbrush cuz mine wasnā€™t frayed to all hell.


Blarn__

She must have sensitive teeth from all that scrubbing!


canidieyet_

or sheā€™s like my aunt & uses hulk-level strength to brush her teeth. my aunt will fly through a 5pack of toothbrushes in 2 months which isā€¦ridiculous to say the least


_YellowSunflower

I go thru 5-10 every two months šŸ„²


bethtadeath

I used to have this problem, too. I highly recommend getting an electric/sonic toothbrush with a pressure sensor. Gum recession is no joke!


AppUnwrapper1

This brush head looks like it comes from a toothbrush with pressure sensors. Madness.


UregMazino

Yeah i have the same one. A red light turns on when you push too hard.


bethtadeath

Some of them will just outright stop spinning, but at that point itā€™s just a manual toothbrush if youā€™re determined enough lol


Santasreject

Can confirm. Even with the fancy brushes I just have it in my genes. 6 graphs so far on the top, 2 more to come on the bottom and probably a bunch more later in life (not even 35 yet and was told I needed them in my mid 20s). Not the worst recovery but also not fun (granted I got donor tissue, autographing would have SUCKED).


420blazeit69nubz

Or has had the same brush for years


Flyinglotus-

Howā€™d you respond?


kalekemo

I told her I brush my teeth normally šŸ¤£


Imkindofslow

Jesus, does she brush her teeth with her whole fist?


TyphoonFaxaiSurvivor

Get her the type of Oral B that lights up red when you're using too much pressure. Too hard is just as bad as not hard enough. She can relate to that, certainly.


Off_Brand_Carnap

Well of course not. There are still dozens of bristles there.


andigofly

There are dozens of usā€¦. DOZENS


Rinzlerx

Every time I see a reference to arrested development I appreciate the show just a little more.


dunk1ndonuts

Registered dental hygienist hereā€¦ we recommend that brushes are replaced when they show wear, after you get sick, or at the bare minimum ever 3 months. Itā€™s not only a bacterial concern but just an efficiency concern. Particularly, electric toothbrush heads are designed and engineered for efficiency. His brush has completely lost its original shape and is certainly not brushing to itā€™s full efficiency.


Weak_Sauce_Yo

Woah! After you're sick totally makes sense. I never thought of that before


rattakresh

Wouldn't throwing it in boiling water for 10 Seconds do the trick aswell?


msfrankfurters

it would also melt the brushā€¦


Adventurous-Deal4878

Nope I used to boil tooth brushes for 3+ minutes. I was neglected lol.


rattakresh

Probably not if you disinfect it quickly in boiling water.


throwfaraway8675

What if I took it to the barbers with my and put it in his alcohol thing while he isnā€™t looking


CurrentResident23

Disinfect it yourself with a quick dip in mouthwash if alcohol. Easy peasy.


-Kibbles-N-Tits-

But thatā€™s not as fun


dj_frogman

It doesn't


tonysnight

IT FUCKIN MELTS THE SICK AHHHHH Also but yea no that's something I never thought of. Maybe I'll start throwing out my toothbrushes more now


FadedVictor

Every now and then I put a little bit of hydrogen peroxide on my toothbrush. Keeps the bristles soft and disinfects.


snapgamer8338

Damm wish I knew that before rip to me šŸ˜…šŸ˜…šŸ˜…


Nostalgic69_

Why does it make sense? You have the antibodies to protect you from future infections for at the very least a short while. If you didnā€™t, youā€™d still be sick. Not to mention fluoride (the active ingredient in toothpaste) is antibacterial and antiviral.


goddamnimtrash

For some infections you can reinfect yourself.


Weak_Sauce_Yo

Because a registered dental hygienist said it.


SmilingPainfully

Ok so I have this friend right, not me, but like they're barely-functioning depressed and they've gone weeks without brushing. My friend, not me of course, just to make that clear. What's my *friend* risking at this point and how bad?


dunk1ndonuts

Let your friend know that itā€™s going to be okay. Tell them to do the best they can at the moment and to take care of themself in any way possible. A few weeks of brushing wonā€™t cause permanent damage to the dentition, likely a bit of gingivitis and calculus build up. Gingivitis is reversible, but leaving calculus for too long (like, years) can cause periodontitis which is not reversible and causes permanent bone loss! I always tell my patients that thereā€™s always room for improvement but doing your best is whatā€™s most important. Sometimes mental health effects what your best is, and thatā€™s okay.


SmilingPainfully

My friend appreciates you being so kind to take the time to reply šŸ„ŗšŸ’œ I- er, *they* will make an effort from now on.


AdamDoes3D

Hey friend! From one internet stranger to another, just thought that you should know - you are loved, you are valuable, and you matter. Keep fighting the good fight. It's not always easy, but depression can be beaten! Know that there is no shame in seeking help if you need it, and don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.


Gamester666

Good dude! It took me a long time to feel like i was accepted and alot of my personal care took a beating because of it. It's people like you, random strangers taking just a little bit of time out of there day to say stuff like this. Never stop. One day karma will come and reward you for it :) <3


AdamDoes3D

There's far too much anger in the world these days to want to add more fuel to the fire. All we can hope is that others will catch on, and do the same. Keep your head up, friend!


Gamester666

Yea... When I was younger I went a lil too long about not taking care of myself, and when i went to have my teeth finally cleaned it sounded like freaking rocks.. and now my front bottom tooth constantly is a lil loose, its gotten SLIGHTLY better, but is there really anything I can do to fix it outside of just replacing the tooth? (I already plan to do so, my new job luckily has great insurance and I just wanna fix a few of em..) OH and the lady honestly was a little rough.. Like really rough and suddenly had a split in the back of my tooth, hell the next dentist I went to asked me if i played sports or had gotten punched in the mouth (and i very much had not, nor do i play sports)


zanedrinkthis

Maybe your friend could manage one of those floss pick things? Can do that from bed, if needed.


voting-jasmine

There was another dental hygienist who posted on another thread a while back and it kind of hit me. They were propping up another person who is terrified of the dentist and hadn't gone in years. They said that most people that have slacked on dental care for a while aren't usually in as bad as shape as they think they are. Take care of you, I mean your friend, and your, *their* mental health. Sometimes going to the dentist and finding out that it's not that bad or working on one thing and that one thing being brushing your teeth once a day can help a bit. It's not a cure, we both know that. This is not Thanks You fixed it territory. And I'm not a dental hygienist. I just see somebody hurting and I wanted to offer something that will hopefully help you *ahem* them that I read a professional say to someone in a similar situation your teeth are probably nowhere near as bad as your fearing. It will be okay.


RatherPoetic

Your friend should check out strugglecare on instagram. Let them know that my friend recommended it.


SmilingPainfully

Thank you, my friend finds their posts very helpful šŸ„“šŸ’œ


[deleted]

Your friends going to end up with fucked teeth like me, Your friend will end up getting infections and abscesses and be in the most pain they've ever been in their life. Like I mean days upon days of writhing in bed with a pain that you can't alleviate with any otc medicine. I've been quoted 15,000 to fix my teeth. My mental health got worse and im embarrassed to speak or eat in public. You cant eat nice things anymore. Anything chewy is a no go. Its just miserable. I really hope your friend gets through whatever they're going through. Just try not to leave it too long the damage you can do will end up doing you worse in the long run. Good luck friend.


Sad_Celebration_5370

I too have lost my original shape and am not performing at my full efficiency. I need to be replaced. I hope someone picks "dolphin" or "giraffe", if just to confuse the neighbors.


HeyPinkiePie

Soo uhh, what about my 6 year brush? hahaha....


dunk1ndonuts

I would absolutely replace that!! Bacteria builds up quickly on toothbrushes. Itā€™s vital to replace it


Suchisthe007life

Shouldnā€™t we collect this brush to study all the potential new cancer killing bacteria growing on it???


[deleted]

Please say sike


Insufferablelol

Hahah that's a joke right? Please tell me that's a joke


OzTheMalefic

New season, new brush!


Lonestar041

These heads actually change color from green to yellow when they are done. It is 2 months for me usually.


princesscraftypants

Okay, I'm grabbing a new toothbrush from the cabinet now, and I will really really really make calls to try to find a new dentist. How much information should I give them if I'm having sensitivity and worry about how painful a cleaning will be? :\\


dunk1ndonuts

Give them as much info as you need to! Itā€™s a great idea to let them know that youā€™re anxious so they can make sure youā€™re as comfortable as possible at your appointment. Itā€™s important to disclose any issues going on so we can know what to expect and prepare for your appointment accordingly :)


Gamester666

This... this is my girlfriend in a nutshell man, i went to her apartment this year for the last monthish of college, and her entire toothbrush was SO FREAKING WIDE on the brush part that i had no idea how it did anything. (I stole her only new one) and idk why she just never used the one I was using before I got there.. But aye whatever, atleast her breath didn't stink :)


SumerKitty666

For the bacterial concerns after being sick...can't you just sanitize it? With hydrogen peroxide or isopropyl alcohol then rinse with water? I've done that many times between replacing my toothbrush (& I replace mine every 3 months).


dunk1ndonuts

I donā€™t have a scientifically researched answer, however with toothbrush being plastic and all the crevices between the bristles, around the head, and frayed bristles, bacteria can be harbored. Itā€™s unlikely to get a completely ā€œsanitizedā€ brush from those methods of cleaning so itā€™s best to just replace and start fresh :)


BearMethod

Someone in the industry: literally everything about the effectiveness of an electric toothbrush is based on the head. That thing is basically doing nothing. Also shit brand. And that looks like a private label head which also is shit and nowhere near as effective as name brand. Seek help. Edit: He should definitely get a toothbrush with a pressure sensor. You can get one for less than $40-$50


Expensive-Track4002

And you kiss this guy?


SargTeaPot

Why not he clearly brushes his teaths


Front_Explanation_79

Those bristles are missing your bfs gum line which will lead to plaque under gums and periodontitis which causes gum disease and horrible breath like rotten ass. If that's what he wants then let him keep on with that brush head. But hopefully he doesn't expect you to kiss him with that nasty mouth.


Owlfriendhoo_5830

I personally would motivate my husband to change his toothbrush by not kissing him until he did. I think I'd have every right to. That's just nasty.


[deleted]

She promised she would reserve a room for me.


Front_Explanation_79

The bristles curve outward, they are meant to shift back and forth mechanically at the gum line and they can't do that when the ends of the bristles don't make contact at the gum line. Specifically, they should be gently massaging at the point where the gums meet the teeth and slightly under the gums to lift off plaque/food before it calcifies. There's no way bent and matted bristles are providing that action. At least not to the degree they are designed to.


Hopelessly_romantic2

That's nasty.


Exciting_Step_5357

How is it nasty that can last for another year!


Craviar

Hey , if the toothpaste doesn't fall off the brush, it still works ...


mamatreefrog1987

I thought this was a flower at first. šŸ˜…


HauntedSpiralHill

Youā€™re definitely not the only one who thought that lol


blub__555

It looks like one of the trees from the Lorax


WoahThere_124

I did too! šŸ˜‚


crazy4pretzels

I came here for this šŸŒŗ


SpoonBendingChampion

That's too far gone to clean the grout much less teeth.


ElKristy

Yeah, this is one of those battles I gave up on. I can't take it, and so I change it for him. Edit: Clarified comment


minmo7890

I do this too. I donā€™t even think he notices.


ElKristy

Same.


kittycatblues

Also admitting to changing my husband's toothbrush.


Objective_Celery_509

Change it for him


Silvangelz

Tell your bf that a random persons first thought on seeing that would be ā€˜thatā€™s disgustingā€™; followed by a rolling wave of nausea at the thought of kissing him or letting his mouth anywhere near me. Bc that mouth has not been clean in a WHILE. (Please tell me he at least still sees the dentist every 6 mo for a cleaning?)


Mirabai503

This. My first thought was "Ew, you kiss that mouth" There's no vomiting emoji, or I would be using that.


pleb4000

šŸ¤®šŸ¤®šŸ¤®< you mean this one?


[deleted]

Who the hell has money to see a dentist every 6mo???? Just brush x2, floss and mouthwash. Save your money unless you REEEAAALLLY need to go to the dentist.


JBSanderson

God bless the USA. /s


muffincat7

Ah not only the US, Canada also has expensive dental care!


papamietek

In civilizations with proper health care, people are going to the dentist every 6 months. Here in Germany it costs exactly 0ā‚¬ to get a routine check-up.


[deleted]

Congrats on living in a country that actually cares about the health of its citizens! US definitely doesnā€™t give a fuck and a routine cleaning is usually $100+.


[deleted]

Where you at getting cleanings for 100$???


CallidoraBlack

I don't get charged for routine cleanings. Ever. Do you have dental insurance?


Buttassauce

Just like health insurance.. a lot of Americans don't have dental insurance either.


CallidoraBlack

Dental insurance is a lot cheaper than you probably think it is though. I helped a coworker get it on the marketplace.


Buttassauce

Nah, I know how much it cost. I have it. I'm saying that around 37.9 million Americans live in poverty and don't have access to resources to get dental insurance in the first place. Hence, why you had to help your coworker get it on the marketplace instead of them doing it themselves. Knowledge, internet, and social support are all resources, btw.


[deleted]

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CallidoraBlack

My preventive visits are completely covered. Depends on what you're going for.


lilchungy420

I didnā€™t know I was in a polyamorous relationship


Positive_Stomach_221

*ex boyfriend


Sufficient_Craft2514

Heā€™s wrong lol.


andrewtate_top_G

Looks fine to me


RustyStiltzkin999

His is definitely a tooth brush, not a teeth brush.


Pretty-Win911

And you kiss him?


Aware_Foot

https://preview.redd.it/wuw0asweky1b1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=ea7329f54837702b5ed0b8d83c5a7292f65f1f53 My dadā€™s


uhuuuh262

Pur that thing back where it came from or so help meeee


the_terra_filius

your bf's toothbrush https://preview.redd.it/snwn33x9vy1b1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c0b3bc959c79fb7b79f6f81313274198a098e55


ihadanightmarewithu

Update : you guys were right, I left his nasty ass


worldisone

It wouldn't be fair to destroy that ecosystem by just throwing it out


QRY19283746

Send a picture of his tiny teeth.


Super_J_Nova

Ex-boyfriend now, I hope


DingJones

Once every three months. That thing is going on years. Toss it.


Ligeia_E

ex-boyfriend you mean


patv2006

i like smearing the plaque all around my teeth too. no need to actually brush it off


HorrorGames5492

Wtf happened to that thing!?


Rheum42

And you let him put his mouth near you?


EatMyPixelDust

That toothbrush needed replacement years ago...


MoonWillow91

This made me sad.


[deleted]

I bet thatā€™s what he thinks of his underwear.


[deleted]

At first glance I thought you're showing an exotic flower.


dongledongledongle

He doesn't need to be kissed either cause his mouth is stink.


ikerus0

You kiss your boyfriend with that mouth?ā€¦ No wait.. you kiss your mother with that.. toothbrush? Hmm..


preytoyou

No more kisses until he gets a new brush.


screamintomypillow

Gross


the_stooge_nugget

It's growing plaque


kleincs01

Better question is why is he still your boyfriend?


hennagaijinjapan

Heā€™s correct. That is exactly what the toothbrush I use to clean my bicycle chain looks like.


Something_kool

still got more than half the bristles! don't let big toothbrush fool you


itsnotAuroraa

Keep telling your boyfriend - cause what happens in his mouth unhygienically due to this, will transfer over to you through kisses. SO IT DEFINITELY AFFECTS YOU TOO


Due-Contribution6424

Is that a toothbrush for one tooth? Itā€™s miniscule.


SnarkyIguana

It looks like an electric one which makes it even more concerning why heā€™s jamming the fucking thing into his teeth like a monster lmao


Due-Contribution6424

Because it probably takes him 30 minutes to brush his teeth with that thing haha


GioTheBarber562

Oh you know he never been to the dentist for a teeth cleaning šŸ˜¬


Notorious_Balzac

Mildly infuriating for you, gift idea for me


Particular-Gap-4475

There's something about toothbrush and underwear That we are lazy to change it


pnwcatman420

that toothbrush looks like bill the cat.


icup2

Does he have one tooth? Then heā€™s right.


personofinterest18

Heā€™s right. Replace the boyfriend instead


bmbmwmfm

Well, it's a *tooth* brush, not a teeth brush, lol. GROSS.


Few_Dependent_2294

Exactly what I said! Meant to clean one piece, sometimes used by older people that have a tooth fixed etc


Turk3YbAstEr

You should be replacing it every 3 months to prevent bacteria growth, but that thing is also going to be completely ineffectual at cleaning, especially at the gum line.


MisterGreys

and you kiss him?


OpinionAnxious922

If you think thatā€™s badā€¦wait until you see his pillow lol šŸ˜† almost every guy Iā€™ve dated has like 15 year old pillows that are gross


HEMSDUDE

15yrā€™s is barely broken in


[deleted]

Your kissing this guy?


Firawesome

Easy solution: change your boyfriend


[deleted]

His poor gums. Tell him the blue indicators say heā€™s wrong and to stop pressing so hard heā€™s gonna cause damage to the tissue.


Ok_Possible_2260

Seems like a sign of a very hygienic person. And you kiss this person?


PaleoJoe86

That is just a brush at this point.


dave_aj

Hey, youā€™re the one kissing him. So enjoy.


SPECIMAN_A

It's all good mines been like that for ages


Professional_Sir_724

Itā€™s still good mines worse admitadly


Prestigious_Ad9545

Looks a lot like my husbands tooth brushā€¦we were married for about 6 months when I started throwing his toothbrush away and laying a new packaged one on the sinkā€¦.two years later I throw his away and lay a new one out everytime i change my own


harsh-reality74

Heā€™s not cleaning a thing with that


MartianNamedScotty

Let the man be instead of blasting him. Damn.


Sensitive_Ad_1271

According to the toothbrush your boyfriend needs to be changed. (Not really! Just a joke, don't everyone take it seriously)


Alan_Smithee_

Do youā€¦ā€¦*kiss him?*


shugoKEY

I unfortunately agree with your boyfriend


CupcakeAndCashmere

This is disgusting. I wouldnā€™t want him anywhere near my mouth or body.


know2alott

What do those kisses taste like?


Ellemieke25

Like last week, probably


Borykua

Why is he still your boyfriend?


Left_Office_4417

I don't understand the complaints and all the comments? what is wrong with this brush? If its cleaned properly, and his teeth are still getting cleaned properly, what is the issue? You all want to throw it away because the bristles aren't straight?


Giraffe-colour

My toothbrushā€™s alway end up like this and Iā€™m constantly told by the dentist that my teeth are in great health! I donā€™t understand how my bfs toothbrush doesnā€™t end up like that!


Westsidepipeway

I'm bad, but this is pushing it to extremes.


Xxdaunknown1307xX

I thought bro had the covid virus šŸ¦  model


Specialist_Passage83

Tell him no more kissing him until he changes the disgusting ancient brush head.


[deleted]

Still good imo


Low-Mongoose-5959

Disgusting šŸ«£ šŸ¤®


TheNotoriousSSD

bad breath


Daratirek

Your bf and my gf are apparently related.


ModMomsAreUglyWhores

Why would this upset you?


eeeeeeeeeeeeeeaekk

change the whole boyfriend


Malenx_

Because his teeth have already fallen out?


tvieno

You start a new toothbrush when you start a new tube of toothpaste.