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Swishing away the sugar monsters

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diy173
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Last night I was telling my nephew a bedtime story about these tiny sugar monsters that sneak into your mouth at night to throw parties and drill holes in your teeth (yeah, maybe not my best idea before bedtime, lol). Anyway, he got super into it and demanded we come up with a superhero mouthwash that could defeat them. Now I'm stuck—what kind of magical mouthwash powers would you guys give it?


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(@dobbyevans469)
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"tiny sugar monsters that sneak into your mouth at night to throw parties and drill holes in your teeth"

Haha, that's quite the imaginative bedtime story—though maybe a bit scary before sleep. Perhaps the mouthwash could have a gentle, glowing shield that coats teeth overnight? Curious, did your nephew sleep okay after that story...?


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Haha, creative idea, but honestly, mouthwash alone probably won't cut it. I used to think rinsing was enough until my dentist explained plaque buildup. Brushing and flossing are still your best bet—though a glowing shield does sound way cooler...


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Totally agree—mouthwash is handy, but can't replace brushing and flossing. Mouthwash mostly freshens breath and helps reduce bacteria temporarily, but plaque is stubborn stuff. Brushing physically removes buildup, and flossing tackles the spots your brush can't reach. Though honestly, a glowing shield would make my job way more interesting...maybe someday! Until then, keep it simple: brush twice, floss daily, rinse as a bonus.


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diy173
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Brushing physically removes buildup, and flossing tackles the spots your brush can't reach. Though honestly, a glowing shield would make my job way more interesting...maybe someday!

Haha, glowing shields would definitely spice things up at the sink. But yeah, mouthwash alone won't cut it—those sugar monsters are sneaky little dudes. I always tell my kids brushing and flossing is like the superhero duo, and mouthwash is their trusty sidekick. Maybe your nephew's magical mouthwash could have a minty freeze-ray or something... temporarily stun the monsters until brushing finishes them off.


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