Norie
11-23-2003, 03:33 PM
There are so many different types of toothbrushes, I don't know what I should be using?
Does anyone know what types are recommended by dentists?
As for floss, is the waxed or unwaxed better? and mint-coated or not?
I like Oral B, so here's a link, which ones are best? Has anyone tried the Satin Floss?
Thanx
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burtonbabe
11-23-2003, 05:16 PM
It doesnt matter what kinda toothpaste you use or toothbrush...Its more impotantly how long you brush your teeth for..
Proven fact.
sugaredwillow
11-24-2003, 07:57 PM
There are so many different types of toothbrushes, I don't know what I should be using?
Does anyone know what types are recommended by dentists?
As for floss, is the waxed or unwaxed better? and mint-coated or not?
I like Oral B, so here's a link, which ones are best? Has anyone tried the Satin Floss?
Thanx
[Edited to remove website with advertising.]
I just bought satin and I love it I will never go back to the old floss it is such a difference try it and let us know what you think.
kfoster
11-25-2003, 02:24 AM
Actually it does matter what kind of toothbrush you use. You want to use a soft to medium type of brush. And when you brush, use small strokes, don't scrub your teeth, scrubbing accomplishes nothing. You'll actually do more harm than good but scrubbing your teeth, you'll have what we call tooth brush abrasion if you continue to do that. And as for toothpaste, you can go with whatever you want just as long as it says with fluoride. It can be Dr. Joe's Toothpaste, just as long as it say with fluoride you will be fine. Some have hydrogen perioxide and others have baking soda, whatever you want to use is up to you. And when you use toothpaste only use a small pea-size on your brush, don't fill the brush up completely with toothpaste. Toothpaste is actually abrasive, sort of like rubbing sandpaper over your teeth so only use alittle amount. More toothpaste on your brush doesn't accomplish anything more than a small pea-size amount. As for flossing, use something that fits between your teeth. Obviously a waxed floss will work but try a few others and see how they work. It's really how you floss that matters. If you have wide spaces between your teeth floss won't work as well, you'll need what's called an interproximal brush. I'm a dental student so I know these things and I'm glad to help you out.