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Edit: Since it's come up a couple times in the comment, I'll add that there's evidence use of a water flosser is more effective than dental floss.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Thetechnician is looking out for your health folks!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

I used one for a bit due to this reason but I just don't like them. I should try a water pick. I think if the electric would be setup to do both sides at once it would be useful.

[–] Xenny 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (4 children)
  • Floss
  • Mouthwash
  • Rinse
  • Brush with electric toothbrush 45 full seconds getting full coverage.
  • One real good spit.
  • Don't rinse

Enjoy perfect teeth

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[–] EfreetSK 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I guess I went full circle since I returned back to classic ones. I used electric one for years but suddenly I started to feel with my tongue that it didn't do good job. Changing the head didn't help. My dentist was also surprised but she suggested to try to use also classic one when I finish with electric. And voila, it really did the job. To this day I'm not sure what happened ...

[–] EtherWhack 3 points 2 days ago

Did the head look like it had a bad hair day by the time you were replacing it?

With sonic and oscillating toothbrushes, you have to use gentle pressure almost letting it float over the teeth in order to allow the motion to transfer the tips of the bristles. If you press too hard, you will only be wiping around the toothpaste with the (rounded) sides of the bristles. Ideally the brush head should look practically new (aside from the indicator bristles turning white) by the time you would replace it.

[–] not_woody_shaw 2 points 2 days ago

I think I get best results by alternating manual and electric. Like if I use only one or the other for a few days in a row, then my teeth feel cleaner after I switch.

[–] Daerun 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I stopped using electric brush because I didn't feel nearly as clean as manual.

[–] hogmomma 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've been using an electric toothbrush for decades. My teeth were noticeably whiter and, as odd as it may sound, felt stronger within the first two weeks. If I have to brush without one, it's only because I have no choice.

[–] RawrGuthlaf 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Can you recommend a brand? I've been thinking about switching over.

[–] hogmomma 3 points 2 days ago

I've used Sonicare over the years. They work great and last for literally ever.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

I have an Oral-b Braun that I've loved since I got it in 2016.

[–] Treczoks 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

But since I switched back to manual brushing, my teeth problems went away. Using the electric ones, I had two appointments where my dental bridge across several teeth had to be taken out and things fixed under it. I had no issues with it before the electrical toothbrush, and have not have any more since I am back to manual brushing.

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[–] MidsizedSedan 0 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Yeah, but that one time as a kid i had an electic toothbrush. Took it to a sleepover. Went off in bag. Others joking about it being a vibrator.

Manual toothbushes are cheaper, simpler, and not embarrasing at sleepovers

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

If you haven't tried used your X vibrating device on your sex organs, you're a fool

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