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How do you effectively prevent plaque/tartar forming on your teeth? (mander.xyz)

submitted 10 months ago by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My teeth are in good health and I take good care of them, yet I always get this plaque buildup no matter what I try.

I've tried different brushes, toothpastes, and flossing methods to no avail. Mouthwash is too harsh on my mouth and peels my skin off so I avoid that.

I haven't tried waterpicks or electric brushes yet. Did you? Did they work for you? Have you succeeded in preventing plaque and if so, how???

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[–] Aevironis@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

My trusty 16 year old sonicare toothbrush, a tongue scraper, and a water pik make it so I barely get fuzzy teeth unless I eat a bunch of sweets or crackers. I also swish with OralB gum detoxify mouthwash every once in a while, but I didn't have much plaque even without using it.

The other oralb washes aren't as great imo, but the gum detoxify has zinc and cetylpyridinium chloride in it which both inhibit bacteria. No alcohol in it either which is what causes most mouthwashes to burn. It does cause you to spit out a white film immediately after which I assume is dead bacteria. Never had any irritation with it and a doctor actually recommended it to me when I had strep throat which it helped.

Also Walmart carries a sonicare 1100 that is only around $20. I use that when I travel instead, and it's just as good as my older more expensive electric toothbrush.