How to Brush Teeth in the Shower

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Condensing your hygiene routine by brushing your teeth in the shower is a great way to save on time and water. Brushing your teeth in the shower is actually easier than brushing in the sink as you can spit anywhere. And, since you're already wet, it doesn't matter if the toothpaste gets all over your face. Rinsing your mouth is much easier as well.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Make sure your toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash (if you use it) are already in the shower before you turn the water on. You probably won't want to leave the shower once you've turned the water, because you'll be wet, and it's an inconvenience to step out to get the items you need.

Step2

Decide when in your routine brushing your teeth would be easiest to remember. Adding new steps to your shower routine takes consistency, so choose a time to brush your teeth that will seem obvious to you. If you normally brush your teeth before you shower, do it at the beginning. If you normally brush after, do it at the end.

Step3

Wet the toothbrush with the water from the shower head. Turn around so that your back is to the stream of water and add your toothpaste by squeezing from the bottom of the tube. Replace the cap quickly to avoid water getting into the toothpaste. Turn back around to face the water stream.

Step4

Brush your teeth as you normally would. Spit the foam out by bending over slightly so as to miss your body. Let the stream of water rinse your mouth and toothbrush.

Tips & Warnings

Creating a new habit takes seven days of consistent behavior. Be sure to brush your teeth in the shower for seven days in a row in order to make the habit stick.
Using mouthwash in the shower can be tricky. Make sure you place the bottle away from the water and don't let water get in the container as you measure and pour.
Use a filter on your shower head to ensure that your water is pure.
Check whether your electric toothbrush is immersible before bringing it into the shower with you.
Brushing your teeth while your conditioner sets is the best time saver.