What are your dental hygiene tips and hacks (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by cheese_greater@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Not sure if this is 100% scientifically backed but I read a bit by a dental hygienist on a forum that you shouldn't rinse when brushing with proper toothpaste because it can help remineralize the teeth if when its not rinsed away after

Its annoying but its a good way to cut down on mindless snacking at the very least for me so its something I do sometimes. Hope its not voodoo

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[-] MrsDoyle@lemmy.world 10 points 6 months ago

My dental hygienist told me not to rinse. "You're paying for the fluoride, why wash it away?" Makes sense. The dentist told me not to use mouthwash, because it upsets the mouth's natural pH.

My biggest find lately is silicon toothpick thingies - interdental brushes. They get to crevices floss can't reach.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

I wish there was like a netting thing that you wedged in before eating and then after just removed along with all the plaque

[-] Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

I guess now we know why it doesn't exist

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Lol, thats amazing! But why, I don't totally see the problem?

[-] Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

Oh, it gives some physical shudders and looks terrifying to me :-). That felt pretty strong so I had thought that it might be a reaction most folk have.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Nah, I would pay money for that shit and it would eliminate damn flossing for the most part :)

Like a dental damn for oral

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