It Felt Right... Until It Didn’t

Welcome back to Poll Of The Day — today’s question explores moments when clarity doesn’t come right away.

TODAY’S POLL

LAST POLL RESULTS

26.1% of you voted Daily in yesterday’s poll: How often do you use mouthwash?

“I use a prescription mouth rinse 3 times a day as needed.”

“I use mouthwash several times a day. Mostly to freshen up.”

“Twice a day.”

“Once after my night brushing prior to bed.”

“It’s a daily habit I’ve recently gotten into.”

“Doesn’t do much for my mouth but improves my attitude.”

“Love the clean, fresh feeling!”

“Love Listerine.”

“I use natural mouthwash (like TheraBreath) every time I brush.”

“Not as often as I should.”

“I brush very regularly and try to floss (not as often as I should!), but mouthwash is only on rare occasions — and only if it’s conveniently at hand.”

“It’s a few times a week because I hate the taste of it in my mouth.”

“I do not use mouthwash in my mouth (it burns) but do use it to clean my mouth guard.”

“Whoever said never… y’all have some smelly breath. Stinky.”

“Just another expense, and we don’t know if the benefit outweighs the cost.”

“I love the feel of mouthwash, but I keep hearing it destroys good bacteria, so I use it sparingly.”

“I floss and brush twice daily — that’s enough for me. Are we still supposed to be using it?”

“Never! Could never handle the awful medicinal taste it has — or had? I wouldn’t know, since I haven’t attempted to put any in my mouth since the ’80s. If they’ve improved it, I’d be curious and might try again. But I feel if you use a good toothpaste, your mouth should be fresh enough — unless you eat onions and garlic like I do, lol!”

“I used to use it religiously, but with so many artificial colors, flavors, and junk in most of them, I stopped. Open to any recs for a clean mouthwash that actually works!”

“I floss twice daily. Brush for 3 minutes twice daily. Too much crap in most mouthwashes.”

“I hate mint, so brushing my teeth and flossing is plenty of discomfort for healthy teeth.”

“I use only peppermint — gum, tea, fresh crushed.”

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