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What are your dental hygiene tips and hacks (self.asklemmy)

submitted 11 months ago by cheese_greater to c/asklemmy

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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 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I guess now we know why it doesn't exist

[–] cheese_greater 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] Chee_Koala 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 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