Do you think we must encourage people to brush their teeth at work ?

Question

especially after lunch !

Answer 1

I agree with JustSo!

People should brush their teeth throughout the day, especially if they eat or drink coffee!

I was pulling my wallet out of my briefcase at Starbucks in Pasadena and my toothbrush came up. The girl said "Where were YOU last night?!"

I replied "I brush my teeth several times a day! Don't you?!"

But to answer your question, lead by example. When I started bringing my toothbrush and toothpaste to the lunch table with me, after about a week, alot of others followed suit.

Answer 2

When I was younger I ALWAYS brushed my teeth in the washroom after eating my lunch at work.... but it was embarrassing to "spit in the sink" so to speak - maybe that's why people don't do it? ( I used to wait for people to leave if I could spare the time )
Later in life and before I retired I stopped brushing after lunch - and my teeth started getting very discoloured.
I think that was not just because of lunch meal, but the coffees I drank through the day at work - and the coffee does stain your teeth.
Please take the time to brush, floss, whatever - I have just had a tooth extracted and its no fun.....

Answer 3

that would be impossible for BIG comp say 2-80 employees they will not allow that down time and not all of them could get it done we have 4 employees
I DO BRUSH after lunch and if its been a long day Ill brush again around 4-5 if I can not get home till 10-11 at night but.....we do only have 4 employees and we are all very relaxed here and like family, so I would not say an thing to any one of our guys If they chose to do that as long as they cleaned behind themselves

Answer 4

they should brush their teeth after lunch. some might have bad breath.i think thats a good idea.

Answer 5

that is what chewing gum and dental floss picks are for.
folks are lucky they get lunch at work these day.