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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've been to a few over the years. I get two types of answers: "because you don't floss" (I floss), and "this is normal, you just come for an annual cleanup".

I wonder if it's really just normal and everyone here in the comments has plaque that gets cleaned up professionally every year, or maybe there are people who have near zero plaque from whom I can learn a thing or two.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd trust my dentist over any rando on the interwebs. And yes, a yearly cleaning seems like a good idea.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm asking if people had any success with a similar problem on a personal level. It's a great way to find out what is the norm and what is achievable

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The thing is, everyone is different, and what works for you might kill me.