minty fresh
There are times, at work, in which a couple of pieces of minty gum would be ideal.
But left to my own devices, alone in a room with gum in my mouth, well - let's just say I might not be the most attractive person you'd stumble upon.
I've seen a couple of women brushing their teeth in the ladies room after lunch but I can't picture myself doing this. The dim greenish light over the sinks in the loo are horribly unflattering and I just know I would end up with toothpaste on my blouse or smudge my makeup.
And, so, mints have come to my rescue.
I had thought that Altoids, in their famous red tin, would be my saviors.
Alas, they have failed me. They seem chalky and flat tasting and, more surprisingly, they seem to leave an aftertaste in my mouth. I thought everyone LOVED Altoids. For years I've seen people with that snazzy red tin, but Altoids and I just don't seem good together.
I tried a few other brands of minty products, those Listerine strips are the devil, and although I like Altoids in the licorice variety I'm not sure they are making my breath better. Many people don't like the scent of black licorice.
Then I found Eclipse mints!
Cool! Refreshing! No aftertaste!
Could this BE a more mundane post?
I ask you.
But left to my own devices, alone in a room with gum in my mouth, well - let's just say I might not be the most attractive person you'd stumble upon.
I've seen a couple of women brushing their teeth in the ladies room after lunch but I can't picture myself doing this. The dim greenish light over the sinks in the loo are horribly unflattering and I just know I would end up with toothpaste on my blouse or smudge my makeup.
And, so, mints have come to my rescue.
I had thought that Altoids, in their famous red tin, would be my saviors.
Alas, they have failed me. They seem chalky and flat tasting and, more surprisingly, they seem to leave an aftertaste in my mouth. I thought everyone LOVED Altoids. For years I've seen people with that snazzy red tin, but Altoids and I just don't seem good together.
I tried a few other brands of minty products, those Listerine strips are the devil, and although I like Altoids in the licorice variety I'm not sure they are making my breath better. Many people don't like the scent of black licorice.
Then I found Eclipse mints!
Cool! Refreshing! No aftertaste!
Could this BE a more mundane post?
I ask you.
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And after a week of work and commuting, mundane is good!
(I do like the tangerine and lemon-flavored candies they sell, though.)
LOVE the Listerine strips.
Mints containing sugar will only make your breath worse in the long run, FWIW. The sugar feeds the bacteria that's making your breath stanky in the first place.
That's your Cliff Claven trivia tip for today.
It's especially good on those stressful days when I can't wait until after dark for a cigarette. It also helps combat queasiness on the bus when the traffic is bad or the bus driver is particularly erratic.
I like Altoids Cinnamon.
But I still stash dental floss everywhere.
Ask me how I know.
I love those listerine strips and how it feels like it's stripping skin from your mouth. They clear the sinuses beautifully.
I also love the eclipse mints - and the little 'snap' the lid makes as you close it. I like the cinnamon ones.
You see, I will go to many lengths to avoid flossing, such is my laziness.
Thanks for the tip. And seriously, I love it when people product test for me. Saves me the trouble.
jbhat
ErinH
wv=myogob, I swear, wv has gotten downright witty.
Is it a sign of aging that I so much more concerned about my breath now than I ever was when I was smoking?