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

submitted 11 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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[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

Is there a concern about using it too soon after eating and it wearing away enamel or the teeth mechanically? Particularly acidic stuff which i tend to limit but that notion's been a bit of a procedural lodestar for me when it comes to, like, which kind of + toothbrush I use

[-] ExtraMedicated@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

I thought I heard something about that but I don't really know. The main thing with electric brushes is that you should brush gently and slowly. Let the brush do most of the work.

[-] SorteKanin@feddit.dk 6 points 10 months ago

You can get electric tooth brushes that will turn a red alert light on if you push too hard. Wearing down your teeth by an electric toothbrush is not more of a concern than using a manual one.

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Its probably more of an irrational fear of mine tbh

[-] Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

they way you brush with an electric toothbrush has almost nothing to do with how you brush with a classic one, so you can get right to work learning to do it healthy. The ones that give you "pushing too hard" feedback are now also in the lower budget segment, so you should be just fine :)

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

[excellent]

[-] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I used an e-brush for all my life and only got cavities from lack of brushing and being negligent.

But you shouldn't brush right after eating.
Eat something, wait 30min, then brush.
That's how I do it for breakfast.

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