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How do you deal with dental health? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by Amicchan@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I didn't brush my teeth as a child and teen because I had energy issues and I struggled to actually do them; I still struggle to do it today.

I rarely floss because it seems like a lot of work for seemingly little gains.

I got plaque again after getting teeth cleaned some weeks ago. I guess my teeth is screwed...

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[–] MedicareForSome@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Grew up poor, no insurance so couldn’t go to the dentist.

Saw on Reddit to get an electric toothbrush so I got one when I was younger. Brush twice a day with it. Never got cavities with 5 years of no dentist.

Now I also floss once a day, tongue scrape once a day, mouth wash once a day.

If you do any one thing, buy an electric toothbrush.

Flossing is really important. It’s hard to comprehend the gains but since bacteria grow exponentially, removing the small amount between your teeth has outsized benefits.

[–] Sulumar@feddit.de 0 points 2 years ago

I bought a water jet for flossing purposes, it's a lot easier and cleaner than dental floss