brush first or shower first?

@jpso138 (7851)

Philippines

December 27, 2008 10:09am CST

Just wandering what is the common habit of people here in myLot. I am talking about what you do first in the morning before going for work. Do you brush you teeth first and then take a shower? Or do you take a shower first and brush your teeth after. As for me, I usually go for the shower first and then brush my teeth. How about you?

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@misspipsi (237)

• Bulgaria

27 Dec 08

My toothbrush is in my bathroom.When I take a shower I usually brush my teeth before and after I wash my face.It`s a bad habit because I have to wash my face twice.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

27 Dec 08

Hi misspipsi, I think it is not a bad habit but rather a very good one. You must have a very clean and beautiful face and a of course a very clean teeth.

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@balasri (26537)

• India

27 Dec 08

It is always brush first for me.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

27 Dec 08

Hello there balasri. I guess the brushing first is getting some edge. Well, there is nothing wrong with that. Its just a matter of habit. Take care!

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@balasri (26537)

• India

27 Dec 08

Yeh long time habit since I got my first set of teeth.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

17 Jan 09

Well, there you are. There is nothing much to change and it would be hard to change considering that it has been a long time habit. Besides, as long as you are comfortable, then I would say you are doing the right thing.

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@donsky14 (5947)

• Philippines

27 Dec 08

I brush my teeth first then I take my shower. I've been doing that since forever. lol

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@donsky14 (5947)

• Philippines

27 Dec 08

Your welcome jpso!

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

27 Dec 08

Hi there donsky, I get it. There are more of you now that brushes first before taking the shower. I wonder who will top the results. Best to you and thanks for sharing you habit.

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@gtdonna (1738)

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3 Jan 09

I go in the shower with my toothbrush, so while the water is running and my skin is getting all warm up I am brushing my teeth...feels good coming out fo the shower fresh and clean all over including my mouth

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@gtdonna (1738)

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15 Jan 09

Well it keeps me from singing in the shower...can't sing with a toothbrush in your mouth and you don't have to worry about your partner or kids saying "Mommy you can't sing

@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

17 Jan 09

hahahah, its really amusing to know the reason why you brush in the shower. I guess you have really solve the problem there in so far as singing is concerned.

@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

15 Jan 09

I have not done that. I usually shower first and then brush after. Not the way you do. But I could see that you find it the perfect combination.... Best to you!

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@vladigibbs (155)

• United States

28 Dec 08

I actually prefer to brush mt teeth while in the shower because that way i can really get a real clean without worrying about getting toothpaste all over my shirt or something because in the shower it'll just wash off.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

28 Dec 08

Well that is certainly a wise move. Sometimes, I brush my teeth when I am fully dressed already after the shower. There are occasions that I do get some toothpaste on my clothes.

@vladigibbs (155)

• United States

28 Dec 08

Well yeah i had that problem too that's why i went straight there lol. I hope you consider it and i think "shower brushing" makes the teeth cleaner cause i spend at least 8 minutes brushing in the shower as opposed to the 3 when im not int he shower.

• Philippines

7 Jan 09

for me, shower first after brush my teeth. this has been my habbit ever since.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

15 Jan 09

Well, we do share the same habit. I guess we are on the same culture and the same weather. Best to you and thanks for sharing your input.

@kat_princess (1470)

• Philippines

31 Dec 08

Either of thetwo.But more often,I'd brush first then shower.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

3 Jan 09

I see, well that is what I call flexibility. I guess it depends on wether you have to go out to work or wether you are just staying at home. Most likely, when you don't work you dont shower first, am I right?

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@Peppersquirrel (437)

• United States

29 Dec 08

My routine every morning is brushing my teeth and taking a hot bath. I would wash my face in the middle of running hot water.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Well, just when I thought the brushing of teeth is behind on this post, it goes up again. Hello there Peppersquirrel. Thanks for giving me your input on this. Best to you.

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@taface412 (3175)

• United States

28 Dec 08

I do my showers at night because I am always running behind in the morning so all I have to do is wash my face, bursh my teeth and put some drops in my eyes...that is my morning ritual in the bathroom....oh yeah and I do use moisturizer right after I was my face.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

I see, you probably sleep to late in the evening quite busy posting in myLot taface. Well, again, as what I have said from previous post, its a matter of ajdjusting. Best to you!

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@paula27661 (15811)

• Australia

29 Dec 08

I shower first, have breakfast and lastly brush my teeth. Unless I am running late; then I would skip the breakfast part.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Well that seems a perfect thing to do paula. It seems that your in complete control of the whole situation. Thanks for the response. Best to you!

@arvindjee (65)

• India

29 Dec 08

I go for brush first.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Hi there arvindjee, thanks for sharing your input. I can see that you have just joined. Welcome to myLot and keep on posting. Best to you!

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@chiaeugene (2225)

• China

2 Jan 09

i would go for brushing my teeth first as the weather is now very cold and i would not choose to shower. but when the weather is hot and the first thing i wake up in the morning is to shower and then do my cleaning up. now it is so cold that i dun even want to consider shower. i am shivering even when i brush my teeth now. i hope the cold weather would go away soon.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

15 Jan 09

Well, talking about flexibility. That is obviously a wise thing to do considering that it is really uncomfortable to take a shower when it is cold. Thanks for sharing your input and I do hope that the weather will change for your favor out there. Best regards.

@uditpanda (1023)

• India

2 Jan 09

hello I don't think of starting a day without brushing my teeth. Even before taking my bed tea i have to brush. I brush first in the morning & then other things including the shower follow. I never deviated from the rule. I feel very odd & yawky if I miss my brushing session someday or if its not done properly.. happy mylotting.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

15 Jan 09

I see, it seems that it has been your habit eversince. Well as what I have noted, it always depend on our culture as well as our habit. I also do feel very uncomfortable if I don't brush my teeth. Happy myLotting to you also!

@shalybhe29 (162)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

I usually take a shower first before brushing my teeth after eating breakfast. Because I feel more comfortable in having .. clean and fresh breath in the morning.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Same thing with me shalybhe. I go for the shower first before brushing the teeth. Well, I also have a tootbrush in the office so after eating my lunch then I brush again. But I have known some people who only brush twice. Once in the morning and after dinner.

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@muru1950 (963)

• India

28 Dec 08

Hi jpso, I brush my teeth first. Then have coffee. Read for sometime,the newspaper. Answer the natures call. Then shower,take breakfast and goto job. Brush first or shower first,is not more important.What is important is you should do the both before you go to office.Then only you will be very active in office. Happy mylotting

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Hello there muru. I guess we almost do the same. Only that I take coffee first, and read the news, take my shower and then brush my teeth. Practically its almost the same, what differs is just the priority. Best to you and enjoy your day here in myLot.

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@mflower2053 (3223)

• United States

28 Dec 08

if i am taking a shower I usually brush my teeth while I am in the shower. If I am taking a bath I will brush my teeth first b/c if I do shave my legs that day and wait to brush my teeth my hair grows back faster when I get chills from brushing my tongue. Its weird I know.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Well another round for those that can do both at the same time. I have received some responses here that takes the shower and brushes the teeth at the same time. Well I think it is a matter of practice. I have not tried it before. But it does save you time.

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@quinnkl (1667)

• United States

28 Dec 08

Brushing my teeth comes after for me in the morning. I shower, dress and eat a quick breakfast. Then brush my teeth and fix my hair and makeup before I go out the door. We all develop habits that work for us and our busy schedules don't we!

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Certainly quinnkl. It is a matter of habit and this is usually based on what we think is more appropriate for us. Most of us also are influence by the people we are closed with. Best to you and thanks for your time and response.

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@bombshell (11256)

• Germany

28 Dec 08

in my case i have a shower first then brushing teeth.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Hi there bombshell. I also do the same. I find it more rational in my case also. From what I have learned its a matter of habit which is usually influence by culture. Well, best to you and thanks for sharing your opinion on this matter.

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@bhanusb (5709)

• India

28 Dec 08

There are some common habit of the people.As for me.In the morning I first wash my face,then brush my teeth and take my bath.After then I take my break fast.If any day I could not go to shower I feel uneasy for the whole day.Thanks jpso.

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Yes, I agree bhanusb, it is usually a habit that we develop. I guess it all depends on us and what we are accostumed to do. I also feel very uneasy if I do not take a shower heading for work or going out from the house.

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@saichandtalluri (1486)

• India

28 Dec 08

I brush first then i go for bath. I do so because i feel very uncomfortable when talking to others if i am not brushed

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@jpso138 (7851)

• Philippines

29 Dec 08

Well, as long as you are comfortable, then there won't be a problem with that considering that it is all up to us to do what we think is more appropriate. I appreciate so much your response. Best to you.

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