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How do you effectively prevent plaque/tartar forming on your teeth? (mander.xyz)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My teeth are in good health and I take good care of them, yet I always get this plaque buildup no matter what I try.

I've tried different brushes, toothpastes, and flossing methods to no avail. Mouthwash is too harsh on my mouth and peels my skin off so I avoid that.

I haven't tried waterpicks or electric brushes yet. Did you? Did they work for you? Have you succeeded in preventing plaque and if so, how???

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 10 months ago (6 children)

Floss and electric toothbrush, brush twice a day, works wonders. One of those brushes that make sure you brush each quarter for 30 seconds for a total of 2 minutes.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 10 months ago (5 children)

They dont even have to be expensive. We spent like $200 on my wife's Sonicare. I have some cheap toothbrush I got on Amazon for 30 bucks. They both brush just as effectively.

If you're like me and you can't do string floss, try a water flosser. It's what got me started flossing. No dentist will tell you it's just as effective as string floss. Any dentist will tell you it's better than not flossing at all.

Plus, my breath stinks a lot less.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

And remember, a WaterPik CANNOT be used as a makeshift bidet, no matter how tempting.

Very painful lesson.

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