cheese_greaterDec 24, 2023

What are your dental hygiene tips and hacks

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What are your dental hygiene tips and hacks - Lemmy.World

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

Show threadShadowDec 24, 2023

Get an electric toothbrush. Don’t push hard, just slowly move it and hold it gently against your teeth / gums in each spot.

If you hate flossing like I do, a waterpik is helpful.

Brush twice a day.

Show threadcheese_greater
Doesn’t the WaterPik sort of negate the don’t rinse thing, or are you saying less is more in terms of water getting in the way of remineralization and you net benefit from using that for flossing. I definitely prefer it over physical floss
Dec 24, 2023 at 8:09pmWeb
Show threadCuddlyCassowaryDec 24, 2023
You can do the WaterPik before brushing and then don’t rinse after brushing.