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Originally Posted by Nez  and my dentist told me the opposite...because with conventional brushes all you do is move the plaque around...so I say, do whatever works for you  |
Conventional brushes are fine as long as you take enough time to brush your teeth. You're supposed to do it for 3 minutes, and most people do it for like 40 seconds. Whenever I went for a cleaning I've always been told I do a good job of removing "most of the plaque above the gumline" with a conventional brush.
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Originally Posted by jbischke Haven't seen this issue brought up here yet so I'm curious what y'all do. I want to really dial this in in 2007. Currently I'm flossing on average once a day using Glide floss (not sure that's the best) and brushing twice a day using a SonicCare and Crest.
Any suggestions for a better practice? |
The periodontist I go to for cleanings recommended using
Plaque Removers to clean between the teeth, in addition to flossing. You can buy these at your local supermarket. Another recommendation is to rinse with antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine) at least once a day. This helps to keep your gums healthy.