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

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You seem to be doing quite some things well. Maybe pay attention to your brushing? My dentist once had me brush my teeth in front of her and identified why in some teeth I'd consistently be clean and in others I'd consistently build plaque.

Her recommendations: brush from the gum to the tip of the tooth. Try to aim at the holes between teeth. Pay close attention to the part in front of your tongue, in your lower front teeth; that part can easily build plaque if you don't use the tip of your brush well to get in the holes between your teeth.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks, I don't believe it's the brushing. I've done that with several dentists and my brushing is fine. The plaque builds where the brush doesn't reach, often right under the gums.

I've never had anyone say to brush only from the gum to the tooth ends, this makes sense and might be helpful