LeviF Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 On a related dental topic, anyone else use an electronic toothbrush? Years ago I had an issue with brushing too hard/bleeding gums. A hygienist recommended using an electronic toothbrush which stopped that problem immediately and since then my checkups have all been perfect. I had the same issue - brushing too hard. Gums were bleeding and pulling back from my teeth. Switched over to electric and have nice gums now. Quitting smoking helped too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I had the same issue - brushing too hard. Gums were bleeding and pulling back from my teeth. Switched over to electric and have nice gums now. Quitting smoking helped too. "You may find it more appealing to brush with an electric toothbrush which can be beneficial for gums as the rotating head massages gums and promotes blood flow to the tissues, which helps to fight off infection." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 On a related dental topic, anyone else use an electronic toothbrush? Years ago I had an issue with brushing too hard/bleeding gums. A hygienist recommended using an electronic toothbrush which stopped that problem immediately and since then my checkups have all been perfect. I just got one a few months ago. I absolutely love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Listerine once a day, for many years. I never floss (unless something is stuck in between my teeth). Never have a cavity or any gum problems, minimal plaque buildup. Every 6 month cleanings involve little scraping...so for me flossing doesn't matter at all. I'm convinced that Listerine does indeed help....and before some smart ass says it, I don't drink the Listerine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Wait until they say having a doc stick a finger up your ass is useless ... See what you say then... That day can't come soon enough...but then, Chef Jim will just tell us that a finger up the ass once a year keeps him regular and has kept him from needing a colonoscopy, so he'll just continue with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 That day can't come soon enough...but then, Chef Jim will just tell us that a finger up the ass once a year keeps him regular and has kept him from needing a colonoscopy, so he'll just continue with it. Only once a year??? Those bastards!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Only once a year??? Those bastards!!!! That's the max that insurance will cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 i NEVER floss, and my dentist is always happy with my teeth...the idea of flossing completely skeeves me out, as do most things teeth related...to me it seems as if i would be taking a hacksaw to my gums and i can't get over that irrational fear. I don't share your irrational fear, but I also don't floss and my teeth/gums are in great shape. My teeth are flossed twice a year -- my two visits to the dentist for a cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 That's the max that insurance will cover. Who cares. I'm paying cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Who cares. I'm paying cash. You can't afford me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 You can't afford me. I had a friend several years ago who insisted on a female GP. I asked why. He said long slender fingers. Oh......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Where'd they do the research for this, England? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 How many millions years no one knew about flossing. Animals never floss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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