Electric toothbrush ?

[The motor guy]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Don't get the Oral B!!!! It stops every 30 seconds to remind you to switch "quadrants."

I don't want to switch quadrants every 30 seconds.

Wish there was someway to reprogram it to run continuously.


Mine stops after 2 minutes. I think I have the cheaper 30 dollar one and not the 60 dollar one. I had one that lasted like 10 years then I threw it out because I didn't like the toothpaste buildup on the brush head. I went back to the regular toothbrush and had gingivitis after a couple years. Switched back to the oral b and so far so good.

 

[Nate1979]

6 year+ old rechargeable Oral B here and still going strong. Generic replacement heads bought off Amazon save a significant amount compared to Oral B brand.

 

[supton]

Originally Posted By: Ducked
I should floss but never seem to get around to it.


Current dentist says it's important to floss once/day. Not real important when, but at least once. I decided to change to flossing in the morning, as I have much more of a routine in the morning.

last cavity or two was between teeth, and they seem the worst for drilling. Hence I finally gave in and started flossing regularly. I think it matters, both to the teeth and the gum.

 

[JustinH]

sounds gross but i keep a bag of floss picks in my car. I always find time to use them while waiting in Austin traffic. Also the mirror is a good angle to see your mouth.

 

[DBMaster]

Originally Posted By: JustinH
sounds gross but i keep a bag of floss picks in my car. I always find time to use them while waiting in Austin traffic. Also the mirror is a good angle to see your mouth.


In Austin traffic you can find time to shave, brush, floss, listen to a reading of "Gone with the Wind," and listen to the extended version of "Free Bird" about 25 times.

 

[Al]

Don't skimp get the sonicare. The Essence is 20 bucks and no shippping on Prime. As mentiones flossing is necessary in any case and I also use the waterpik.

You can get the Waterpik and Sonicare combo for 70 bucks on Prime. Complete chump change compared to dental bills. Cost of a crown these days=$1200.

 

[Al]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
I'm in my 40's and have had 3 cavities in my life. My cavities are in my wisdom teeth which I still have.

Man..I hope for your sake you get those wisdom teeth yanked. The longer you wait the worse extraction is. You can be guaranteed each one of those will cost 2000+ in cavity and crowns at todays prices. Its almost guaranteed that molars will need crowns in the average person's lifetime. Relatively speaking my teeth were good throughout my life. I know have had 10 crowns (2 needed replaced) Also wioth wisdom teeth the likelihood for periodontal work is high. Your dentist really will want you to keep them though..lol.