First, I really, really like my dentist. He’s a nice guy, but he’s got a * thing * about giving me a new toothbrush every time I see him, every six months. It’s a nice toothbrush, but I use a Mentadent toothbrush with a soft, compact head. I’m picky about the color too. I’ve told him, ‘no thanks’ and he still says to me before I go, ‘don’t forget your toothbrush, Judy’. And, like a chastised child, I meekly pick up the Oral B and walk out.
I now have about fifty toothbrushes STILL looking like new in a drawer. I’m NO packrat, but I can’t seem to make myself throw these things away. I’ve used a couple to clean with, but that doesn’t begin to cut into my vast supply.
What do you do with the toothbrushes your dentist/hygienist gives you?? Do you use them, or do you have a particular kind that you always buy??
One of my oddest habits is brushing my teeth
wherever I happen to be in my apartment,
then putting down the toothbrush and forgetting
about it. Every time I clean, I find tooth-
brushes in the oddest place. Anywhere from
5 to 9. I’m always using new ones instead of
looking for the old ones. Send some my way.
I don’t go to the dentist, but I see Dr. Stern
at least twice a year.
You might consider giving them to a shelter, either for the homeless or a battered women and children’s shelter, or to some other charitable mission. They get clothes and food all the time, but people often forget they need personal care items, too - toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, etc. They will be appreciated.
I always use the same brand/model of toothbrush. I don’t care about the color… well… that’s not exactly true… last time, all they had was Darth Maul toothbrushes in my brand/model… I cared then.
Look at the bright side of having that many toothbrushes… If there is ever a nuclear war, and you survive, you’ll have the purddiest teeth on your block for years to come.
Assuming you don’t take them out of the packages, donate them to the Salvation Army, a battered women’s shelter, a poor family, or something. When you can’t afford food, you’re unlikely to squander a couple of bucks on a toothbrush and you certainly can’t afford a dentist. Throw in some toothpaste, too.
I thought I was the only one who was picky about her toothbrush. And don’t even get me started about other people using my toothbrush. I don’t care if you are married to me and have had your mouth on my most intimate parts, you still CANNOT use my toothbrush. That’s just nasty and I don’t like the way you press too hard and make the bristles all flat and gross. YOUR toothbrush is blue, got it, the blue one. Mine is the green one. Got that?
Um, sorry, it’s been building up for a long time now…
I always keep a spare toothbrush on hand for unexpected/unprepared guests. The rest I donate when they collect things for refugees, along with toothpaste, soap, and feminine hygiene products. I’ve always wondered what the homeless do when they get their period.
I agree with gilligan (I never in my life thought I would use those words ! No offence meant to the poster, just an old tv flashback !) and Holly. Donate those bad boys.
** Thanks, Holly and Gilligan, ** that’s a great idea!! I’ll throw in the toothpaste too.
** tatertot, ** you’re a hoot! Thanks for the giggle today, and I would imagine, though this is just a WAG. Homeless women/girls with their poorer than average health, they probably lose their periods.
**AWB ** I do use some for cleaning, but I also have two sons, one picky, and one who would love the ‘Darth Maul’ toothbrush, we have *their * still in the package, fresh from the dental cleaning, toothbrushes too. Which is another reason why I have so many.
** Ayesha ** you’re * already * finished celebrating your anniversary??!! We oughta pull LION’S tail for that!
Judy, who will smile gratefully, instead of acting meek. when handed her/soon to be someone else’s, new Oral B toothbrush.
Ewwwwwww!!! You don’t rinse your toothbrush off??? I always rinse my toothbrush very carefully and then dry it off before putting it away.
Anyway, I use an electric toothbrush, so I wouldn’t use the freebies even if my dentist gave them out–which he never has. However, I usually keep a couple of new, unwrapped cheap toothbrushes on hand “just in case” like if mine was dead or if a friend was over or something.
