Best dental floss & picks according to redditors
We found 555 Reddit comments discussing the best dental floss & picks. We ranked the 205 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 555 Reddit comments discussing the best dental floss & picks. We ranked the 205 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
![GUM Eez-Thru Floss Threaders [840] 25 Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FqgOHWDlL.jpg)
Water driven flosser.
http://www.amazon.com/ShowerBreeze-Water-Jet-Dental-Irrigator/dp/B003ES2HNI
Might want to go to a dentist and ask about mouthwash. Mine discouraged me from using it.
Brush and floss twice per day, once in the morning before you go outside and once before you go to bed.
Make sure to use soft toothbrushes. The softest you can find. Don't push too hard or you can damage your gums.
If you have trouble reaching into the back of your mouth to floss your molars, get one of these.
EDIT: One more thing, if you find that your teeth are really sensitive, especially when you eat cold food, try switching to sensodyne toothpaste or whatever the equivalent brand is where you live. I've been using it for 8 years now.
My wife bought me one of those flossers that gives you the nice grip and can change out the flossy bit after a dentist visit about a year ago. Started flossing more in the car on my way to work and keep a small bottle of mouthwash that I refill from the big bottle at home in the car for after to swish. My gums feel way better and I feel a bit better about myself as an adult. Little goes on a long way.
One of the best things I ever did for myself was buying a Waterpik combination water flosser and sonic toothbrush set.
It feels like having my teeth professionally cleaned every day.
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EDIT: Since people have been asking me, this is the model I bought.
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I went last year for the first time since about 2002. To put it lightly, I was scared.
It turns out that my fear of dentists for the previous 16 years was a solid and effective motivator for me to take very good care of my teeth. No cavities. I waited until AFTER the cleaning to tell them how long it had been, and they said it looked like I had been getting cleanings every 6 months. Now, whenever I go in every 6 months, they tell me I consistently have the cleanest teeth of any of their clients (maybe they are lying to make me feel good).
My regimen for the last 17 years:
Also, I see a LOT of people brushing only the tops of their teeth. You need to brush the tops, AND the front and back. Spend extra time in the back by your wisdom teeth, as this is the place most people have problems.
I know some people will say not to use a tongue scraper every day. I suppose if your using it like you're trying to scrape paint, that might not be a good idea. Orabrush makes a soft one with little bristles on it. It's a lot less harsh than the rigid plastic ones, I wouldn't use one of those every day. Here's the one I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Orabrush-Tongue-Cleaner-Breath-Scrapers/dp/B0045IZ9Z4/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=tongue+cleaner&qid=1574096940&s=hpc&sr=1-8
And for flossing:
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-UltraClean-Access-Flosser-Refill/dp/B00QSNP80U/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=flosser&qid=1574096991&s=hpc&sr=1-8
Mouthwash:
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-Antiseptic-Mouthwash-Cool-Mint/dp/B01FXMLU6C/ref=pd_sbs_121_1/142-7631324-3304853?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01FXMLU6C&pd_rd_r=2c73adbb-da2f-4077-bf0c-5d8a49d90044&pd_rd_w=Hyy7D&pd_rd_wg=s2Xrc&pf_rd_p=52b7592c-2dc9-4ac6-84d4-4bda6360045e&pf_rd_r=RFBS5QWRRTDGC9KCX32M&psc=1&refRID=RFBS5QWRRTDGC9KCX32M
Yeah, I know, it has alcohol, and it doesn't have fluoride. I found that non-alcohol mouthwashes don't seem to work very well. And, I don't need fluoride from my mouthwash since I brush immediately after the mouthwash. Also, this particular listerine has some extra chemicals in them to help loosen food and stuff, which their fluoride version does NOT have.
Edit: On the Novamin toothpaste... It was available in the US back in like 2007 or so. It got pulled from the market because of patent or licensing issues or something. Countries with bad teeth stereotypes can now buy this stuff over the counter and have overall better dental health than americans now. If you search around, you can find companies that will sell it to you and ship it to the US. The 3M Clin-pro stuff is the only "legal" choice here, but it requires a prescription, and the dentist will probably charge you $40 a tube for it. There is also this stuff:
https://www.amazon.com/Apagard-Premio-toothpaste-nanohydroxyapatite-remineralizing/dp/B0016GCZSC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2NRDCT9IY50MV&keywords=primo+toothpaste&qid=1574097773&s=hpc&sprefix=primo+tooth%2Chpc%2C166&sr=1-7
There are some NIH articles on tests of this stuff, and it appears to be as good or even better than Novamin. I have some. I asked my dentist about it, and he recommends it to people who think that fluoride is a mind control agent and won't use fluoride toothpaste. He has only started recommending it, so he didn't have feedback on how well it worked. Sometimes I switch it up and use this for a week or so.
Protip: Floss in the shower (I use one of these). Flossing sucks, but standing under the hot water rocks. My dentist complements me on my teeth.
I just ran into this issue last week. The past two months I have had a bad sinus infection and what felt like throat colds. So for awhile there I had horrible phlegm and nastiness. Well I finally got over all that and noticed I had a horrible taste in my mouth that would never go away. Normally I would cough out a tonsil stone once every few months, but after the last two months apparently I "grew" a whole crap ton of them in/behind my left tonsil. So I used a waterpik set to 5 (medium) with this tip. I then "cupped" my tonsil with that tip carefully and let water pulse behind the tonsil where the crypts are. I had like... no joke, 10 tonsil stones come out. It was gross but so relieving. After, I rinsed with a peroxide mouth wash since it kills all the bacteria in the back of the throat better than regular alcohol based rinses. I literally slept better that night, and the next morning had a MUCH better taste in my mouth. However that same morning I still felt something in my tonsil, and did the same process and 5 more small stones came out... so good. It's been a week and I have been doing my normal routine brush/floss/scrape/rinse and have yet to have an issue.
edit: As for recommendations to go to the Dr/ENT... by all means please do that before you do something you are unsure of and may cause you harm. I have read about people trying the waterpik method and rupturing their tonsils and worse case getting an infection. I made the decision to slowly use the waterpik at it's lowest setting and when I reached 5 on the model linked above, it was soft enough to not cause any damage, but enough to "knock" out the tonsil stones. Also, I used that tongue scraper tip as it disperses the water into a spray instead of a jet stream. Last, as a cheaper alternative you can use one of these.
TL;DR use a waterpik at medium setting with tongue washer tip to irrigate tonsil crypts then rinse with peroxide based mouth wash after until tonsil stones are gone.
Could always use a water pik instead. My dentist said that they are absolutely wonderful, and if you were to not floss at all, they do a world of good. She even said that they are better than actually flossing, though I am somewhat dubios of that claim. They are very good though for people who have braces, very delicate gums/teeth, and arthritis.
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374984116&sr=8-1&keywords=water+pik
That is mine, and it is wonderful. Somewhat messy at first, but better once you get the hang of it. The tank is just enough for a full mouth wash, and the pressure at "6" is totally sufficient for me, though it goes all the way up to ten.
At worst, if you buy it and don't use it for flossing, it is more than adequate for cleaning pieces of metal or just in general small precision cleaning.
Because no one has mentioned it and several people are like "LOL flossing" allow me to introduce you to the water pik.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Flosser-Electric-Countertop-Irrigator/dp/B00HFQQ0VU
Get one, use it when you brush. Hell I use it after nearly every meal because there is just so much stuff that you wouldnt think gets stuck that brushing alone wont get. If you arent flossing regularly you are probably half assing it anyway when you do.
Use a waterpik
Order these now.
Mine just came in the mail and I used them tonight. They are fucking brilliant. As someone who has a sensitive gag reflex and found difficulty using qtips, I was able to easily shoot out all of the tonsil stones even the one that was deep that I couldn't see very well.
I actually use a syringe leftover from when I got my wisdom teeth removed. It's narrow enough to work and doesn't look like you're using drugs. It's called a Dental Syringe.
Buy a water pick. Seriously. The floss only moves the stuck on things. Whereas a water pick will blast away the particles. I had some food sitting on top of an impacted molar and flossed. The floss would go right by and through the gunk. You have no idea of the horrors hiding in your mouth. I own this
There's floss holders you can get on amazon where you just wrap your floss around it. So you can reuse the stick! And it's really sturdy too.
Ninja edit: My husband has this one; it seems to work really well.
http://amzn.com/B002OXEURA
Yep. I have them on the way right now for this very reason.
This is a great design for this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQTRQ56/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_ma-VDb2MPF1DB
Oral B makes a floss similar to Superfloss but it is the Glide floss. It has the waxed ends and is my favorite for overcrowding. https://www.amazon.com/Oral-B-Glide-Pro-Health-Threader-Floss/dp/B000GGJCDY
My teeth are too crowded and tight for the floss piks specifically made for braces and I also found SuperFloss to be too thick. Alternatively, there are plastic threaders you can use with your normal floss. It takes more time but works. https://www.amazon.com/GUM-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders-Each/dp/B000GGJCDO/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=plastic+floss+threader&qid=1555263723&s=beauty&sr=1-8
Boys and girls, let me tell you about soft picks. Poke em' betwixt your teeth and then be about your business.
PSA: if they're a frequent problem, buy a water-pik. I have this one from Amazon and it's by far some of the best $60 I've ever spent. Every time I taste the "taste," I just blast those fuckers out with the hose. So much satisfaction, and they're less of a problem now that I rinse the crypts regularly. Even better is blasting them with mouth wash, but that can make it a little more expensive.
mouth bidet
You should show them this alternative:
Flossaid Dental Floss Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQTRQ56?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
It's not 100% zero waste but at least it minimizes it and works just as well.
For basic soldering, a $6 Walmart iron works just as well as a $25 one from Amazon. You'll only notice a difference when you start moving up drastically in budget. You'll get finer controls and a more sophisticated workstation.
Whichever iron you end up with, soldering accessories make your life so much easier.
Again, most of this is optional, but really reduces effort / mistakes along the way. You should be able to get most of this stuff bundled together on Amazon.
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Off-topic, but if you're going to bivert, using solder wick and the pick (from this dental kit) makes the installation quite a bit simpler.
Here you go Fisty Cent http://amzn.com/B00C2H2VQA
My wife thought I was crazy bringing a few of these on our last trip to keep in the daypack for the exact reason you mentioned. She's never had to experience what feels like having a small dagger wedged between your teeth.
Non-mobile link.
Go buy this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FQ5N1A?pc_redir=1411842317&robot_redir=1
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I found a solution to the problem. Buy a narrow tip angled syringe like these: http://www.amazon.com/Watts-Syringe-Irrigators-Tapered-Bridges/dp/B002OXEURA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348098657&sr=8-1&keywords=syringe+angle
Fill a cup full of warm water with salt added to it. Fill the syringe with the water and gently irrigate your tonsils. Repeat as needed. The first couple times you might have to push out the stuff with a q-tip, then irrigate after. Eventually you can just irrigate and they should go away. After doing this and tongue scrapping, you will very rarely get bad breath at all. Even bad morning breath is reduce to almost nothing.
Sorry in advanced that this is so long! Tl;dr - your set up looks good overall.
Personally I would go with a cheaper compressor (One that has a tank) and spend the difference on a booth (You can get the exact same one as the Master Airbrush Brand on eBay for like $50 with the hose to blow out a window.) I went with this compressor. For one, it's cheaper, and two, it has a tank so it omits pulsing air. I ran into that problem with my old compressor. This will cause uneven spraying out of the airbrush. I'm sure for most people it's not a problem, and I know many that have that exact compressor you listed and like it. So ultimately, that's your decision. The downside to the compressor I listed is that you will need to get a hose, and adapters. I also bought another moisture trap for mine that has a regulator on it which required an extension piece I got from Lowe's. Another plus side to the compressor i have is that I can use it for other things too if needed like blowing up giant pool floaties and it's strong enough to put air in a car tire if I ever had to. It's fairly quiet and has an auto off switch, I live in an apartment and have never had any neighbors complain about it.
The cleaning kit, you'll need q-tips, microfiber pipe cleaners suited to clean out tobacco pipes, and dental picks like these. I bought the Iwata cleaning kit and those were the only two things I used from it. Waste of money imo. The cleaning solutions depends on what kind of paints you're using. I just use paint thinner for the most part because I already have to buy a bunch, not really gonna hurt to buy more to use it for cleaning my airbrush. But again, that's your decision. Also get some airbrush lube. I recommend Paasche lube because it doesn't gunk up and is a bit thinner than the iwata stuff. In total, I spent about $220 on my entire airbrush set up and I'm quite happy with it.
Ultimately, you go with what you want/like/budget. I'm sure you'll like the set up you have listed if you go with that, I just had to be pretty frugal about what I bought and what I needed, but wanted the best bang for my buck so I spent about 2 months researching the things I would need and want.
Hah, yep, if you're pushing paint out, it's definitely the nozzle. Good, easy to fix.
First off, stop trying to shove the airbrush needle through there! Those things are precision engineered and delicate. Trying to shove it through a blockage is the easiest way to bend the needle :D
Cleaning the nozzle - it's easy on an eclipse. Drop a few drops of airbrush cleaner into the wide end, let it sit for a minute or two. Scrub with a cleaning brush. It's easy enough, but go slowly - sounds like you've got a lot of paint buildup.
I prefer to use interdental cleaners for the airbrush, they're designed to get into very tight spaces. These things:
https://www.amazon.com/DenTek-Professional-Interdental-Cleaners-Mouthwash/dp/B009MHV3VW/ref=pd_sim_194_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B009MHV3VW&pd_rd_r=15TD2C8VSSZN109M61BP&pd_rd_w=7q95v&pd_rd_wg=gsx6U&refRID=15TD2C8VSSZN109M61BP&th=1
A cleaning brush won't fit through the .3MM nozzle completely though. Use a regular needle or plastic toothpick for that, and just be careful not to scratch the inside of the nozzle if you're using a sharp needle.
Alternate cleaning the inside and flushing it with water and airbrush cleaner until it's fully clear and you can get water through it without sputtering.
One more trick you can try, if you've got an annoying paint booger stuck in there - hold the nozzle directly over the part where the air comes out and blast air directly through the small end at high pressure (30+PSI). It can blow out the offending paint.
How to prevent paint buildup in the nozzle in the future: In most cases you don't need to remove the nozzle for standard cleaning. Just pulling the needle and flushing airbrush cleaner through it is fine. However, any time you're spraying varnish, you're going to want to do a breakdown of the brush and carefully clean each part individually. If you're putting the brush away into storage for a while, it's a good idea to do a deep clean then too.
I do NOT recommend soaking the brush or parts in airbrush cleaner or an ultrasonic cleaner. That might work for cheap-o ebay brushes but it will damage an Iwata over time.
Personally, I like keeping a bag of mini flossers in my car to prevent situations such as that, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/PLACKERS-Dental-Flossers-Micro-Mint/dp/B00ENLEGIE
The first thing you can do to save time is spend less time doing it! It sounds like you’re doing a great job... probably too great. You can traumatize the gums a bit by flossing too much or with too much force. So, ease up and don’t be concerned about using the same piece off floss for the entire mouth. As long as you disrupt the plaque and debris that adheres to the tooth surface by flossing daily, you’re doing better than 90% of the people that I see. I’m a dentist and cheat with these. I occasionally pour a little mouthrinse in a cup and dip the flosser in it between teeth.
Try these. They're less wasteful and much cheaper in the long run.
Super floss is a thicker piece of floss with one stiff end to get under wires/bridges. Floss threaders are plastic loops to help push (or thread!) floss under the wire.
That is a relatively easy fix. Follow this knot tutorial to make sure the knot is big enough. If you have trouble re-threading the string, using dental floss threaders like these helps. Good luck
Waterpik is awesome! So much faster than flossing.
http://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Single-Handle/dp/B000LC22R6/
Immediately, immediately, oh so immediately, go buy one of these things and a pack of flossers. It will completely change your flossing life.
http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE
I use one of these and it helps immensely.
I had severe halitosis for years. It was really, really bad.
After years of trying various products and techniques, and figuring out that many toothpastes and mouthwash products can actually make things worse, this is what worked for me:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017TU2HE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0017TU2HE&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET7G9E/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001ET7G9E&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZN5ATQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007ZN5ATQ&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RCLWKI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000RCLWKI&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET76AI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001ET76AI&linkCode=as2&tag=pip01-20
Following that regime twice a day has completely solved my problem.
This one is my fav by far, can't understand why many stores don't stock it (in my area at least):
https://amzn.com/B0017TU2HE
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Watts-Syringe-Irrigators-Tapered-Bridges/dp/B002OXEURA
Oral Irrigators
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OXEURA/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I was able to get one custom made, but my dentist said that if I couldn't, the one I should get is Doctor's NightGuard. http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-NightGuard-Advanced-Protector-Grinding/dp/B0036WTV2C The amazon reviews are less than positive, so take her recommendation with a grain of salt, but I thought I'd add what little I know about the topic. (She said that the material of some other night guards is kind of fun to chew on or gnaw at and makes the problem worse, but this one isn't that way--it's just like chewing on really hard plastic, so it doesn't reinforce the grinding tendencies while you're wearing it.)
so /u/kiteflyerkat
When are you going to invent a 'serum' that lets us regrow our teeth. Because I have a history of grinding my teeth and I would like to have normal teeth again... as in real teeth.
ON a side note, I chewed through two night guards that my dentist made. Apparetly wearing them were supposed to make me stop wanting to grind, but no, I just went right through both of them. Costs way too much and instead I get this thing
Those last a good while if kept and are much cheaper than the ones I was breaking. As in, the ones I was breaking were like 400 dollars.
https://www.amazon.com/ShowerBreeze-Irrigator-lifetime-warranty-flosser/dp/B003ES2HNI/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1485749480&sr=1-1&keywords=shower+waterpik
I never knew this existed! Thanks for sharing, I'll definitely get one soon :)
If anyone's interested: shower water flosser
I have the Showerbreeze dental irrigator. It hooks up just before your showerhead and has a little valve to control the water pressure. All the mess stays in your shower, you don't have to worry about spraying all over the bathroom, and it doesn't use any electricity, just the water pressure from your shower.
I only really know specifically about the Waterpik brand:
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Complete-Flosser-Toothbrush-WP-900/dp/B0095IMNI0/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1463087557&sr=8-2&keywords=waterpik
The Waterpik brand brush heads are kind of high, but I've seen off brand 12 packs that claim to be completely compatible.
Here are the two that I have:
This one is the corded one, the main advantage is that you get more power out of it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0095IMNI0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one is more portable, but the high setting is only about a 7 out of 10 in comparison to the corded one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UWAWQU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great for on the go and at my desk for a quick “brush” but there aren’t many in a pack so I try to use no more than 1 of these per day. I got mine at Target but probably would get a better deal on Amazon.
Samples of these came in my “kit” from my ortho and I ordered a stock on amazon. I use these at nigh and use my waterpik in the morning.
I let my dentist and ortho know I use these (I prefer them to any other mouth guard I’ve tried) and they ok’d them with braces since they aren’t the heat & mold kind. I use them for a little longer than the box recommends (3 days) but toss them when they get gross.
I keep seeing people saying they can’t keep wax on. I love this wax (I got 2 kinds, no flavor and mint) because it’s perforated and easy to size out. Just roll in your fingers before applying otherwise it’s not going to stick. The mint is nice and fresh! I am using this a lot while my cheeks are getting used to poking metal but always remove before eating or brushing!
Do not use these too aggressively, you don’t want to damage your braces! But after a meal these have been a lifesaver for me. I gently (and hopefully discretely) get food unstuck. I got minty ones and keep a pack in jackets, backpack, car... I’m serious when I say lifesaver!
This is a bigger debate than getting wax to stick! My ortho did tell me that sugar free gum is allowed but not too much and don’t keep chewing it if it dissolves. Consult your ortho if you’re not sure. I was surprised to find that almost all gum is sugar free. Not all but most. I was searching all over for “SUGAR FREE” specifically and it was right at the register! I might get the 15 pack on Amazon though.
Honestly I don’t use these that often but once and a while it’s nice to clean every nook and cranny. I have to force myself to floss every day so this isn’t something I use often. They are more gentle than toothpicks but food gets caught in the tiny bristles and it turns into a mess. I picked up a small pack at Target.
The Reach Flosser really helped me get in the habit of flossing regularly. Makes it super easy and quick.
Gotta love people who are assholes. I find these to be a good option. They have a plastic spike you can use for heavy duty stuff, on top of being the fastest way to floss I have ever found.
You’ve got a good routine. Keep that up.
If you want to add something - get a water flosser like this
Here it is on Amazon. Got mine this Prime Day and I love it. Never was a big flosser to begin with as I found it hard to shove my hands in my mouth so this is awesome. It's neat seeing particles and what not fall into the sink as it runs!
I have this one but I paid less than that
Yep, I've used these my whole life. Until fairly recently, I didn't even know about the tiny disposable flossers. They're very easy to maneuver around, and I used them growing up as well. It's a bit more floss use because you need enough to wind around a little spool (just once), up one handle, across the gap, and down the other to go around the spool again to hold the floss taut, but they're a hard plastic. Everyone in my family has had one as long as I can remember, and in all of my memory I don't recall anyone having one break or having to replace it in 30 years so far. Frankly I'd be peeved if any of ours were ever to break!
I just rinse it before and after use and discard the used floss. Our dentists give them out for free in their little goody bag of brushes, toothpaste, and floss so anyone who is interested may want to ask their dentist's office if they have any before jumping to buy them.
They do make that! I just got one. Here is the link someone else just posted.
Heads up it does come in plastic packaging, and the only place I was able to find it was Amazon.
You can also try moving your jaw to the side you're trying to floss. It moves a structure called the coronoid process out of the way to create more "room" especially on the top teeth. A flosser like this used with regular floss can also help
https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Assorted/dp/B00VQTRQ56
I had all four wisdom teeth and two second molars removed this past July. Here are my tips -
It is not unusual that one tooth was more difficult to remove than the other. This one had more trauma to the surrounding tissue and will heal slower. Don't worry.
Try a syringe like this to keep the area clean. Use it gently.
http://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Care-Dental-Irrigating-Syringe/dp/B000FQ5N1A/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1415160261&sr=1-3&keywords=syringe+curved+tip
There will be a socket left where the tooth used to be, but the surgeon will stich your gums over it so once it heals you won't be able to tell a tooth used to be there.
To clean your sockets, put some salt water into an irrigation syringe and flush them out. It actually feels quite good.
https://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Care-Dental-Irrigating-Syringe/dp/B000FQ5N1A
Get one of these.
I use these things with a mixture of water, hydrogen peroxide and listerine. It takes under a minute and you don't get the pain from pressing or digging them out. I usually have to do it every few months.
Nice cleaner! I picked up a VPI machine earlier this month and found for small batches a dental syringe works well https://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Care-Dental-Irrigating-Syringe/dp/B000FQ5N1A but for larger cleaning jobs and fluid storage these work great https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Liquid-Storage-Squeeze-Bottle/dp/B016DDJPKS
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FQ5N1A?pc_redir=1405950086&robot_redir=1
Here's the syringe I use. This way you don't have to shove a thick syringe up your ass.
Have you tried http://www.amazon.com/G-U-M-Butler-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders/dp/B000GGJCDO#. They were the only thing that worked for me
Same here, but it takes me only about 10 seconds to floss the teeth the retainer covers. If you are having trouble you should get these; they help sooo much
I saw this on /r/TheBestOfAmazon, been considering purchasing it...not sure if I can trust myself to use it everyday though lol
this waterpik water flosser would improve my life by making my teeth clean and healthy! also, I see you have waterpik heads on your wish list and I think if you don't already own a sonicate toothbrush you should get one because they are CRAZY AMAZING! yay clean teeth :)
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100W-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318889633&sr=8-1
Water flossing is much quicker and easier than regular flossing.
Before ever considering surgery, I would recommend you give a Waterpik a shot and see if that helps clear out your tonsil stones. Just aim it (at the lowest pressure) at your tonsil crypts and you should see a bunch of tonsil stones come gushing out.
I got tired of hearing this but I hated flossing unless I was using these. They were still too manual for my liking so I look up "power flosser" on Amazon and wound up buying a Waterpik. At my next appointment (after using the Waterpik regularly) the dentist said that my oral health improved by a large margin.
Is there a point to me posting this? Probably not...
After reading an AMA a while ago about a young guy with really horrible teeth who was recommending to all readers to take special care of their teeth, several commenters recommended a water-pik to help him improve his teeth.
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100W-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1299561449&sr=8-1
I immediately bought one as a "finished with braces" reward (I got the braces free via tutoring) and because I have a permanent retainer so flossing was too difficult to bother with (bad idea). And this thing is fabulous! It has several different heads to take care of any need. I enjoy using it and highly recommend it. It's probably not a substitute for regular dental care, but I'm sure anything that cleans your teeth and gums really well helps. Plus, the things you describe having bought to supplement a regular dental appointment sound very similar to this.
Never thought about getting one of those. I think I'll be picking up one of these now thanks to you.
I have this one and it's pretty amazing. The water pressure goes much higher than you would expect.
Here is the one i have, if it helps.
I like this type. Floss holders.
This lets you use regular floss; you just tear off some floss and wrap it around the fork.
Yes. http://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-ONE/dp/B000LC22R6
To floss more effectively and with less effort, try this tool: https://www.amazon.com/Reach-9655-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE?th=1
Available for like $3 at your local Walmart, Target, etc.
I can't speak from the position of a dentist because we haven't discussed accepted methods for removing them, but I can speak from personal experience. I get tonsilloliths and I have been removing them by irrigating the caverns in my tonsils with salt water. I have a ~$5 oral irrigating syringe that I fill with homemade salt water and it has worked well for me!
+1 to this. Those little syringes are amazing and get rid of stones quickly. You can get them cheap from Amazon, too. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OXEURA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1377395410&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
Hi, I also grind my teeth mostly when I'm sleeping. I started noticing tooth damage so went searching for a mouth guard to use while sleeping. I use Doctor's Nightguard Advanced Comfort, 1 Box by The Doctor's every night and it works well. I followed the instructions that it came with and it fits my mouth perfectly. I can open my mouth and talk without it falling out or moving.
I've been using it for 3 months now and its holding up well, it does have some damage from my grinding but looks like it will last 6+ months or more. Try it out. I might have a small mouth but it does keep my mouth open while I sleep but using a humidifier in the room has helped with any dry mouth at night.
I hope it works for you!
well, it isn't an athletic one, it's one specifically for bruxism. Like this. I did have bruxism and it did help. I'm sure yours is worse though since I only had mine for a (very emotionally rough) year.
I have been looking for a nice dental set for a while around here and can never find anything so I have this set on my add-on wishlist.
I've never been on a plane before but I hope on my very first flight that I don't overhear someone say "I don't know, fly casual."
Thanks for the contest :)
sure no problem. I bought one a few weeks back in preparation for my braces going on next week. Works fantastic.
I bought https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Complete-Flosser-Toothbrush-WP-900/dp/B0095IMNI0 so i got the toothbrush too. love them both.
Waterpik 2in1
I have been using these for quite a while now and they work amazingly.
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Complete-Flosser-Toothbrush-WP-900/dp/B0095IMNI0/
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http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Replacement-Tongue-Cleaners-Pack/dp/B002NPB8II
edit: lol how do you avoid that damned PriceZombie?
Haha well thank you!! One will do nicely! :)
Anyone who’s worked in the medical field for more than like 6 months should know it by the name of Magic Mouthwash, but it also goes by “GI Cocktail” because when swallowed it’s great for stomach pain, but you’d just want to swish and spit. Different places call it different things, but asking for the 1:1:1 ratio of Maalox, Benadryl, and Lidocaine should do the trick!! Pharmacies will definitely know what it is if they write the script for that!!
OMAD is the best!!! Braces make it even better! Haha
Food gets stuck in my braces 100% of the time. That being said, your experience may be different!! I’m missing a tooth on my bottom row and my teeth are super tight on the top, so big things get stuck in the bottom teeth since they’re pretty spaced out and little things get stuck in my top teeth because they’re so close. It’s a nightmare, really. But on its way to being fixed! I’m saying decay happens because of food, so naturally, if food is there for a longer amount of time I would think decay is more likely. But I’m not a dentist, so I can’t tell you that for shizzle!! What I’m mostly meaning by that is that I’m nervous my teeth will decay around where the cement is but be their perfect state of health underneath where the brackets are stuck and they’ll look weird when they’re off. This is totally irrational, I’m just a little bit psycho about my teeth hahaha. I just got my first cavity at age 24 and it was terrifying! Until now, I really haven’t had any dental work (born without wisdom teeth, yay!) so it’s all new and a little scary to me because I’ve been a freak about my teeth since I could talk hahaha. I’m sure it’s not a big deal at all, and as long as you keep up on your brushing, flossing, and fluoride mouthwash you’ll be golden!!
I also cannot recommend these flossers enough!! Flossing the normal way with braces is muy frustrating, so these are the best!! The skinny side fits between the wire and your teeth so you don’t have to “thread” your floss! And these little guys are essential to always have in your pocket in case you eat something and need to get food out on-the-go. I always carry a little baby bottle of mouthwash, too. If you don’t have one already, get an electric toothbrush - way easier to brush and get a good clean. Water flossers are wonderful to add to your normal flossing as well!!! I know this is a lot, don’t worry, they’ll go over everything with you at your appointment and should give you some of the little brushies at the very least but also some floss threaders and whatever else you may need to get started. :)
You need a Reach flosser. It comes in mint.
Heres the exact WaterPik that I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CU9VF2Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one contains the pocket pik, it's the only attachment I use on it really. You can buy the pocket piks separately too:
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Dental-Water-Pocket-Replacement/dp/B001NIZ5V2/ref=pd_sim_194_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001NIZ5V2&pd_rd_r=DAF5M4AETBY4W5V96HKD&pd_rd_w=JVU33&pd_rd_wg=09pZS&psc=1&refRID=DAF5M4AETBY4W5V96HKD
When you use it, only use 2-4 pressure on the water. Like I said, I like to put some mouthwash in the tank to help kill the bacteria down in the gumline.
As for it being similar to the AirFloss, it may be, I haven't used that device. But I'm pretty sure WaterPik has a patent on the pulsing water technology for flossing, so either way the WaterPik is arguably better.
I should also note that I use the WaterPik more than any device I own for dental health, mostly because I can literally feel it cleaning those areas where I previously had plague build up, especially in the areas on my bottom teeth that have extreme crowding that floss can't get into.
floss swords because string floss is a pain in the ass and a waterpic (in my opinion) doesn't do as good of a job.
Get some Plackers, yo. You can sit there flossing while doing anything else. I floss like 3x per day. (Brand is important in my experience--the other brands break super easily.) https://www.amazon.com/PLACKERS-Freshens-Breath-Dental-Flossers/dp/B00ENLEGIE
I have a lot of issues with tooth decay. Like when I go to the dentist what I typically hear is "everything looks really clean and you're doing a great job brushing and flossing BUT you have some cavities...." I also have a lot of spots where my teeth demineralize. So it's a constant struggle to keep the spots that have demineralized from turning into cavities. I also have bad dental anxiety and started seeing a dentist that does sedation dentistry.
For me I was able to get by with just nitrous oxide for most dental procedures (fillings and crowns) and I know some hospitals have started to allow nitrous oxide during labor so it seems safe to assume that isn't horrible for mom and baby. Maybe you could ask about that. It isn't as good for dental anxiety as being able to just to put out while they do whatever but it definitely helps take the edge off the anxiety, at least for me.
As to the pregnancy gingivitis: yep that's a thing and it sucks. My dentist recommended I get a waterpik flosser and start using it on a lower setting and then try to slowly build up to a higher setting as I was able. He also suggested putting a cap full of listerine or some other mouthwash into the tank with the water and flossing with that. Apparently that helps with the gingivitis. And I was instructed to call the office and make an appointment to go back in if the gingivitis started getting worse and I started seeing a lot of bleeding. Last year when I was having a lot of work done I had some spots where my gums were pretty swollen so they gave me a Chlorhexidine mouthwash to use with the waterpik which really seemed to help.
But basically there are options! Just find a good dentist that offers some different options for sedation dentistry that you trust and discuss it all with him/her. Different dentists will have different things they're comfortable with doing while a woman is pregnant. Like, for example, my previous dentist wouldn't do any x-rays at all during any point of a pregnancy. My current dentist will do some x-rays during the later part of the 2nd trimester and the 3rd trimester. So I'd assume the same general willingness to take certain risks would carry over to things like sedation. Some dentists will probably give you some options that others maybe wouldn't.
Hopefully you find something that works for you and you're able to get everything taken care of!
That's too bad about your wake up habits. If you're having such a severe problem waking up, there might be something going on in your body that you might be able to control, be it through sleeping more (or less), medication, diet, fitness. Or maybe you need a different wake-up technique. Other redditors have had success with light alarms which turn on their lights thirty minutes earlier than when the sound alarm goes off.
Keep experimenting!
Water flossing is using water to floss your teeth. This little machine is what one needs in order to waterfloss. Speaking from personal experience, waterflossing is much more pleasurable than using string floss.
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Aquarius-Water-Flosser-WP-660/dp/B00HFQQ0VU
The water runs out pretty quick when the reservoir is directly attached, so this one might be good! Cheers!
BAM
LOL oof, yeah you’re gonna want to get one that has a more controllable pressure. I use an older version of this one , which has an adjustable knob from 1-10. I use it on either one or two and it does just the trick. It never feels too harsh when working back there. Only for extended periods of time does it get slightly annoying, but that goes for qtips as well in my experience. It also works very well as a flossing alternative. It’s also a bit pricey tho. Hope this helps!
get a WaterPik, they are amazing, trust me. This thing has 72% rating with almost 11,000 reviews.
GUM Flossmate Handle #845 - Pack Of 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N25B4IW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_utLVDb5NF5FA7
I use these and they work great!
Waterpiks are excellent for cleaning deeper pockets. However, I understand the frustration of the mess. What I found that works great is getting a travel size water pick like this one and using it in the shower instead of the sink, kinda like that new shower tool. Keeping a mirror hung or suctioned to the shower wall can help with controlling the tip to follow along the gum line. There are also floss holders like this that help with dexterity. Electric toothbrushes are a total game changer too. They really help take most of the work out of brushing and have been consistantly proven to be more effective than a manual toothbrush. Tongue scrapers are AMAZING. They reduce the number of bacteria for plaque formation, reduce mouth odors, and show improvements for dry mouth, coated tongue, fissured tongue, or patients who use tobacco. I have found with my own experience that this type works the best for my patients. But you can find what works best for you personally, there are many different types out there. Hopefully this helped!
Every night! Electric toothbrush also added to the regimen in the morning and night, I just use a regular toothbrush for my tongue.
After years of regular flossing, the gums never inflame or bleed with it, and dentist visits have been a breeze.
I use this flosser to make it easy:
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-UltraClean-Access-Flosser-Refill/dp/B00QSNP80U
$150? A waterpik is like $40.
Edit: Turns out that was a pretty good guess
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Cordless-Freedom-Flosser-WF-03/dp/B0173PDOMA/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1517444832&sr=1-6&keywords=water+pik
TOOTHBRUSH
This is the electric toothbrush I use and recommend: Sonicare Flex Care Plus. It is cheapest at Costco but comes in a pack of 2. It's important to replace the brush head every 3-4 months. Sonicare now has a subscription service to automatically send you a new brush head when it's time to replace, or you can buy the brush heads when you need them; they come out to approx $9 each on amazon but you can get 6 for $50 at Costco and they oftentimes have a $10 instant rebate. If you need to use a manual toothbrush, I recommend the Nimbus manual toothbrush. These Wisps are really handy when you can't brush after eating.
FLOSS
The floss I recommend is Dr. Tung's Smart Floss and you can use this Floss Holder to make it easier to use. (Amazon only sells the floss in packs of 3 or 6 so if you want to purchase a single pack you can find it at Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, or Sprouts.) A Waterpik can also be a great tool, this one is a Handheld Waterpik and is more convenient to use. You can use it in the shower and it takes up less counter space.
TOOTHPASTE/MOUTHWASH
This Crest Gum and Sensitivity paste is one of my favorites and I like Act Total Care mouthwash. When choosing a toothpaste or mouthwash, look for "sodium fluoride" as an active ingredient. It's best to stay away from mouthwashes with alcohol in them and whitening/charcoal pastes because the abrasives in them can damage the teeth. If you use a whitening rinse with hydrogen peroxide, only use it 2-3 times per week to avoid making the gum tissue sensitive. Other than that, whatever you prefer is just fine.
WHITENING
For an inexpensive whitening treatment Crest White Strips are a good option.
waterpik cordless freedom
This is the one I bought. It’s listed on Amazon right now at $35.98. Do yourself a favor & buy a pack of AA batteries with it. It takes three to run it & they run out pretty quickly.
This is essentially the product, but I got six of them for like $5. Sometimes you have to search a bit for a deal. Basically you want an oral syringe. I hope this helps. When I got comfortable with this method I've never looked back.
http://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Care-Dental-Irrigating-Syringe/dp/B000FQ5N1A/ref=sr_1_47_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1458039693&sr=8-47&keywords=oral+syringe
I usually keep the humidity high enough that they tiniest pitchers even have fluid, and feed the the pellets whole, as I think that they will drop to the bottom of the trap. If I crushed them they might stick to the sides and mold. I usually use a single led diode on a battery to see though the pitcher walls, and if there is any fluid. It wouldn't be a bad idea to add a few drops of water to a Sarracenia seeding's pitchers, a lot of people use these things to add water/feed fertilizer to many pitcher-type carnivores: https://www.amazon.com/Ezy-Care-Dental-Irrigating-Syringe/dp/B000FQ5N1A/ref=pd_lpo_194_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=17D2K13N49DH57PD4M38
You get them to drink a small amount of hydrogen peroxide - it hits their stomach, reacts and foams up, causing them to empty their stomachs. From what I've been told, you have about 20 minutes from the time the dog eats whatever it is before it starts working its way down the tubes.
Our dog, Texas, is a half mini-dachshund, half-minpin brat who likes to eat stuff. On a few occasions, when he found a pair of my wife's underwear and tore them up, (I know, gross) we've had to give him some peroxide to get them to throw the fabric back up. Getting him to open his mouth was a chore, so we ended up using a dental syringe because it's got a curved tip which slides right between his teeth and squirts the peroxide right down his throat. We usually use 3-5 ccs of peroxide.
A word of warning, here - the fuller the stomach, the less peroxide you need. And as mentioned above, it works, and it works fast. Texas tries to resist it at first, and you can see him concentrating on not puking, but within a minute he's emptying his stomach. We always give him a piece of bread after he's done so that he doesn't have an empty stomach.
As for doing it outside, I disagree - I'd rather do it inside so you can clean it up and make sure you got the offending material the dog ate. The puking never lasts long, as long as you don't use too much peroxide. We do it in small doses, and if the first squirt doesn't work, we give him a little more. Rubbing and jiggling his belly helps move the progress along too.
Good luck, I hope they work for you! They're also really inexpensive :)
i am not a dentist. go to your dentist and tell him you cannot floss. in the meantime, use a waterpik, or use a floss threader to get the floss to the bottom of the tooth.... http://www.amazon.com/G-U-M-Butler-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders/dp/B000GGJCDO
GUM Soft Picks
With these: http://www.amazon.com/Gum-632-GUM-SOFT-PICKS/dp/B000GGJCM0
And it doesn't suck.
Two recommendations. One, buy a waterpik. They are amazing and I love mine. It shoots water between your teeth instead of using floss.
My cheaper suggestion is buy these things. They're like little pipe cleaners for your mouth.
Water picks are good but only if you really cant floss. Think about the difference between hosting something down or actually wiping it with a sponge.
Flossing with braces can be a pain but maybe something like these gum picks or [Wisdom clean between brushes] (http://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Clean-Between-Interdental-Brushes/dp/B001RYOPQ8/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1375050257&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=wizdom+clean+between) will get in the tricky areas to use alongside your water pick.
Is this it?
Looks pretty cheap. Do you know if there are any videos online or proper methods of using it described somewhere?
I checked out the airflosser but I think I will hold out on it for a little while.
couple more questions if you don't mind:
are you a dentist / dental student or are just speaking from general life experience and any idea about these things? ("soft picks")
http://www.amazon.ca/Waterpik-W100-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395425123&sr=8-1&keywords=waterpik+ultra+water+flosser
Is there any recommended alternative to flossing that is nearly as effective or better?
Would you consider this, for example, as a good investment?
Wisdom. I do all of this, and my teeth feel the great. If you shop around you can get good deals:
Oral B electric Brush for $29: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-1000-Electric-Rechargeable-Toothbrush/dp/B003UKM9CO/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1324575162&sr=1-2
WaterPik for $49 (Deals are fairly well, but you can sometimes find $10 rebates): http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100W-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324575352&sr=8-1
Cost of:
Try this. (Amazon link.) :)
heard of people carefully using a WaterPik... and heard good things about people scrubbing the hell out of records with a "paint pad"..
I prefer my spin-clean and microfiber cloths.
Buy a Waterpik . It's expensive, but it'll be one of the best investments. I used to get them all the time, but a couple cleanings from the waterpik and I don't get them anymore. Just make sure it's set to mid-low pressure.
How about water pics vs floss? http://www.amazon.ca/Waterpik-W100-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU
They are really neat! Highly recommendable!
But you should do a combination of both: Water floss and the regular floss.
Water floss: http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377160260&sr=8-1&keywords=waterpik
Waterpik, I used to be seriously bad about flossing, this makes it so much easier and faster that I have no problem using it twice a day.
I have been using a waterpik as a substitute for flossing and it does the same job that flossing does. It's also a whole lot more convenient for me personally because I have a permanent bottom retainer in my mouth that makes flossing a huge pain in the ass.
Here's the top result for one on Amazon.
You use something like this to shoot water between your teeth, which acts like floss. I hate flossing, but I do this. The only thing is, you have to start at low pressure or it hurts your gums.
I just bought one of these Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser. It came in yesterday.
It's not a replacement for brushing, it is supposed to replace flossing... certainly it will help, and so far it seems pretty awesome.
That is a referral link. See the ref=....? Here's one without:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GLRREU/
Buy dental insurance (or a dental plan.) Then get yourself checked out. If your insurance doesn't cover everything you need, ask if you can set up a payment plan.
Either way, start working on your oral hygiene. Just because you go to the dentist once doesn't mean you can get away without brushing your teeth.
For this you should get a tongue scraper, brush 2-3 times a day, and swish your mouth with hydrogen peroxide (you can get a bottle for $1.) Flossing is also a good idea. If you can afford it, a Waterpik takes a lot of the hassle out of that.
I just gave you another minute to jack off every day.
Actually, I found something exactly like I was talking about. Maybe I'll have to buy one:
http://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder/dp/B000LC22R6/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1239596824&sr=1-28
Yes, something like this
I've also seen them in drug stores.
(edited to fix link)
Thanks for showing such an awesome interest in this thread. Quick question for you, if you don't mind.
I've been using one of these for years now. I gag myself everytime I try to use "traditional" floss. Is this thing just as good? I saw you mentioned getting the side of the teeth and stuff, and I don't know if I'm doing that as well with this.
Thanks a ton if you get a minute to answer!
If you're like me and can't be bothered to learn to finagle your fingers around in your mouth properly, at least pick up a Reach flosser. These things take all the hard parts out of flossing.
Probably not as effective as real flossing, according to my dentist, but a lot better than nothing
Even better LPT: This works wonders. It's shaped like a toothbrush but allows for easier access to the back teeth for flossing. http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE
I like these, personally but /u/NuclearBitch prefers these.
Good luck!
It is a lot easier to find the motivation to floss if you get yourself a Reach Access Flosser. It is much easier than sticking your hands in your mouth to floss.
Use something like this https://www.amazon.com/Reach-9655-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE?th=1
Try using one of these http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE
I don't an issue with the hands-in-the-mouth thing, but I've heard these can be amazing for peoples with these troubles.
A floss handle may help you clean your wisdom teeth. This one is a good example: (http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser/dp/B0017TU2HE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345718456&sr=8-1&keywords=reach+floss+handle)
If you're lazy, I suggest the Reach Access Flosser.
Sonicare changed my life. It does cost, but for me it's either pay that or pay for an extra annual cleaning at the dentist. (Edit here: why is it good? Besides the sonic science thing? It times your brushing, so you do the full 2 minutes recommended. It can even beep when it's time to move from one quadrant of your mouth to another. Brilliant. Tip: change heads every 3 months or you lose effectiveness.)
Not a fan of flossing because of the wrapping string around the finger and contort to floss deal, but then I got hip to these babies: http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser-Colors-Vary/dp/B0017TU2HE . You have a toothbrush-like handle and you pop on a fresh u-shaped head with a bit of floss strung between. They're like Plackers, but I keep it next to my toothbrush so I remember.
Tonsilliths are probably a big problem, especially if you have a lot of sinus and drainage issues or consume a lot of dairy. Go YouTube tonsil stones and have a world of fun.
Not a fan of Listerine. If I wanted mouth burn, I'd drink cheap shit. There are gentler option out there with aloe Vera or hydrogen peroxide for whitening.
And I get the lazy brushing thing, but you feel better when you do it, right?
For this and other reasons, you should keep an oral irrigator in your bathroom
They're the same as the ones used to flush out your mouth after a wisdom tooth removal- we used something like these
If you haven't already, buy some cheap Oral Irrigators. They will save you time and frustration and they can flush out some truly terrible tonsil stones. I couldn't live without mine. Suddenly they wont ruin your day.
-Signed, a dude with bad tonsil stones.
It works well for me, and I'd recommend buying something like these guys if you have tonsil stones. It takes a bit of practice to use them without hurting yourself (it's very easy to gag on the water if you're not tilting your head forward, you can stab yourself very easily, etc), but if you're able to very gently ease the syringe tip into the difference crevices of the tonsil, it's incredibly easy to flush out your tonsils and get all the little bits of tonsil stones hiding away in there. And that way, you don't have to wait for them to get big enough to fall out on their own.
I used popsicle sticks first, rough, would not recommend. Then an oral irrigator, but I moved and couldn't fit it on the new faucet. Then an electric jet, but it's really expensive and mine broke. Now I use these syringes, and they work as well as (maybe better than) the electric jet.
You can use them one-handed and hold a flashlight in your off-hand! Fill the syringe with water (optionally add mouth rinse) then hold the syringe with your thumb and pinky on the top of the barrel and your index finger on the end of the plunger. I may have monster hands, so you may not want to fill the syringe completely (so the plunger won't stick out as far).
Tl;dr? Buy these.
Actually do not get those little plastic bottles I linked before =/. I ordered them and got them the other day with the idea to share samples of Floid Black (my fav aftershave) and Floid Blue. I just tried filling some up (using an oral irrigator which made a nice syringe) but with the caps screwed on they were not leak-proof. A few leaked just being held upside-down, others leaked if shaken. I just don't think they'd last being shipped through the mail.
Well I was going to go ahead and order a bottle of American Blend aftershave but it looks like you're sold out! I was planning on ordering some aftershave splash from TheShaveDen. I had some of their TSD Signature Scent (bay rum + bergamot) which I really liked but sold it off in a shave den clearance. Please drop me a PM when you get more of the American Blend listed on your Etsy store, thanks!
http://www.amazon.com/DoctorS-Nightguard-Advanced-Comfort-Box/dp/B0036WTV2C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370286213&sr=8-1&keywords=doctor%27s+mouth+guard
Heya, my previous dentist (Sparkle Dental at Novena) charges around there or slightly cheaper depending on the material used so I was thinking of going back to him, just that his waiting list is a few months long :(
anyway glad to hear you got yours sorted! I still find $500 pretty steep for something I'm going to end up chewing away. A friend of mine helped me find this which I'll try in the meantime: http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-NightGuard-Advanced-Protector-Grinding/dp/B0036WTV2C
Not sure if it's any good, but I plan to try it while I'm on the waitlist for my dentist :)
Yea electric brushes are great. A good way to tell if you're grinding too much is if you're jaw muscles are sore in the am, or have a headache. The night guards they make in the office are expensive but are usually partly covered by insurance. You can grab a decent over the counter guard One specific one is called the doctors night guard. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036WTV2C/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486737186&sr=8-1&keywords=doctors+night+guard
You can't stop grinding. Wear the night guard and do it the rest of your life. Don't wait until your teeth are destroyed. You'll get used to it.
Cheap night guard that works extremely well:
http://www.amazon.com/Doctors-NightGuard-Advanced-Protector-Grinding/product-reviews/B0036WTV2C/
There are options to flossing. I use this. Since I shower every other day, I'm removing plaque at the same time. No more strings of bacteria in your life. Any dentist will admit that regular use of a hydro jet device is superior because it also removes tongue and cheek bacteria film.
Confirmation bias: daily smoker (with a few exceptions) for 40 years this month. Up to a few years ago, I carried my wisdom teeth with no problem. Because of some other issues with my liver, I can't have oral surgery because of low platelets. For 20 years, dentists have told me I have gum disease and my teeth all need pulling. When there is no surgery to be had, they send me home. This repeats about every 5 years. And I still have my teeth with no cavities.
So yeah, lots of smoke, lots of hang wringing by dentists and not much issue with the teeth. It am what it am.
Get an oral irrigator. These are fantastic.
Oral Breeze ShowerBreeze Water Jet Dental Irrigator, Easy Shower Installation, Treats Gum Disease Naturally, Use 15 Seconds Daily https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ES2HNI/
On the subject of flossing, I got one of these and the difference it makes is huge http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES2HNI
It's like a pressure washer for your teeth and gums.
cupcake picks
RT brush
zombie playing cards
bacon jerky for my fiancé
oral care kit
Those Himalaya's of the mind!
I had this problem when I had my wisdom teeth removed a few years ago. Using a dental pick, I was able to remove the food quite easily. You can buy one on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Professional-Oral-Care-Count/dp/B008YEMWOG
DIY Dental Care
http://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Professional-Oral-Care-Kit/dp/B008YEMWOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417788410&sr=8-3&keywords=dental+tools
Is it the same as this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Complete-Flosser-Toothbrush-WP-900/dp/B0095IMNI0/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483465580&sr=8-2&keywords=Waterpik+2-in-1+Water+Flosser+and+Sonic+Toothbrush
If so, it looks like it has great reviews on Amazon. I'm just not sure if it's the same model because it's almost double the price compared to the Target link you shared.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0095IMNI0/ref=sxr_rr_xsim_1_s_it?pf_rd_p=9ddc66f6-9fc0-49ff-b2fa-06a39d9859e6&pd_rd_wg=lWtGz&pf_rd_r=J3DSN204TJP4PZKK5KSA&pd_rd_i=B0095IMNI0&pd_rd_w=EuxRQ&pd_rd_r=f5e81df5-ec15-4060-acab-6e3aa536c7c6&ie=UTF8&qid=1550343441&sr=1
I ordered this a few years back it's amazing would highly recommend
http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Complete-Flosser-Toothbrush-WP-900/dp/B0095IMNI0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
is this a good product? Or should I look for something else.
Also, Inter-dental brushes can be a better method of cleaning between your teeth when floss may miss or impact extra goodies.
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I just use these interdental brushes
screw all that manual labor. I bough this product (well my dentist gave me the Flosser itself, i just buy more disposable packs):
http://www.amazon.com/Reach-Access-Flosser-Bonus-Disposable/dp/B00C2H2VQA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409674515&sr=8-2&keywords=reach+access+flosser
I run the floss under lukewarm water and typically use 1 piece of the floss 2 times (like morning / evening) or 2 mornings -- then move onto the next piece of floss ...
I thought you were making up a product name to be funny but sure enough it is a real dental tool available at a reasonable price. At up to 90 psi, this will surely live up to your claim. I'm getting one now.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP100W-Flosser-Pressure-Settings/dp/B00CU9VF2Q?th=1
You just have to get a decent one. - my dentist recommended this one to me because flossing scares me (better than not flossing at all). It's similar to this one (I think the one I got was discontinued). I use half ACT and half water while "flossing":
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100W-White-Ultra-Flosser/dp/B00CU9VF2Q/ref=sr_1_13_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1543508983&sr=1-13&keywords=waterpik&th=1
Edit: The one I have that is similar to this has settings so you can have it not so powerful to get used to it and then just keep upping it to hat you can stand.
The one I have is an older model (linked here just so you can see it) and I really like it because my teeth are pretty tight and regular flossing is a pain in the ass so I just wouldn't do it. I like this one because it holds a lot of water so you can sort of go slowly and not have to worry about refilling it halfway through. I use it over the sink and wait to turn it on once i have the pick part in my mouth. I would say it's less messy if once you get to your front teeth you run it under your lips instead of smiling to expose your gums/teeth (if that makes sense.) But it's definitely helped with gum sensitivity and getting me to "floss" more often.
Probaby this one, but we bought that one because we're a family and so we used/needed multiple thingymabobbers. If you have wrist problems you may want to buy a bigger one (like the one I linked), because the single ones look a bit heavy, but apart from that I think to just be sure to check reviews, prices, and find what option works best for you!
Get some Plackers.
https://www.amazon.com/PLACKERS-Freshens-Breath-Dental-Flossers/dp/B00ENLEGIE
The best thing I ever got for my gum health was a WaterPik Water Flosser. I use it once a day, takes less than 2 minutes. Use warm water and it feels real good, your gums need to get used to it, you can set the pressure so that you can start low and as your gums improve you can increase it over time so your gums don't hurt too much when you start out.
It not only cleans off plaque and food particles, the water action massages your gums, improves the blood flow and keeps them tight and healthy. Also, look into oral probiotics to get you healing up faster.
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Flosser-Electric-Countertop-Irrigator/dp/B00HFQQ0VU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=water%2Bflosser&qid=1566832430&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWTdOMk84QVoxRERVJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjEyMTIzMTA1TFRaOU9DNDFCWiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTU2MzU1M09aQllPV0NZMkxHNCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
Ah ha! I see your floss problem & raise you a solution!
https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Accepted-WP-660-Aquarius-Flosser/dp/B00HFQQ0VU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=29OC3N0SU5A9A&keywords=waterpik%2Bwater%2Bflosser&qid=1563750515&s=gateway&sprefix=Waterpik%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-3&th=1
Get a water flosser and you'll never have this problem. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFQQ0VU/
I just got mine on mid-May prior to jaw surgery, and this definitely holds up. My orthodontist had a fancy contraption to hold my mouth open while they applied all the brackets that they didn't have the first two times I had braces. That definitely made the whole process much easier on my jaw.
I'd also add that during the first few weeks, those couple brackets you'll have on will chew up your gums a bit. Rinsing liberally with salt water (I make up a bottle that I keep handy) will help heal them faster. Put a bit of wax on the bracket right away. Once the spot is healed, stop using the wax so your gums can form a bit of a callous.
I would also just avoid the foods they tell you to avoid all together. You probably won't have the brackets on very long and it's just not worth it to lose a bracket over. I was informed at my last appointment that I'd lost one, and I'm on a liquid diet! It takes soooo long for them to put it back on that they just decided to wait until next time to put a new bracket on.
Watepiks are great for braces (the model I have comes with a tip for braces and has been on sale for under $50 frequently lately). Otherwise, you should use a threader to floss.
There are now way more options for brackets than there were years ago. There are traditional metal and ceramic braces that need rubber bands to ligate. But now there are also Damon brackets (which come in metal and clear versions) that self ligate. So no need for rubber bands or tightening (you still get wire changes), and your teeth move faster. The brackets themselves are also slightly smaller. They are so much better than the tradition brackets I had when I was younger. I've only had them for a few weeks and I can't believe how much teeth movement I've already had.
Think that this is a way better alternative to disposable flossers.
https://www.amazon.com/GUM-Flossmate-Handle-845-Pack/dp/B00N25B4IW
I use this.
My only complaint is that it needs a tighter grip on the floss.
I have to wrap a ton of it all over and lengthwise for it to not come loose. This would be solved by including a cut on the bottoms for floss to go into.
Another downside is finding a way to rotate floss without wasting a lot of it.
Your gums bleed from not flossing. Floss. Get one of these. You'll never want to miss a flossing again.
I keep some of those in my car in just in case, but I have one of these at home. The floss going crosswise from the handle makes it a lot easier to reach the back, and I don't have to worry about how wasteful the single-use ones can be if you use them every day.
https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-UltraClean-Access-Flosser-Refill/dp/B00QSNP80U/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542056091&sr=8-3&keywords=reach+flosser
I can’t use those style. They push against my side lip which causes them to get stuck, plus the floss always snaps. I prefer this style of flosser but the floss they have on it is so skinny it’s semi worthless as well. So if you come up with this version with the added extra floss feeding through like the highest comment it would be friggen amazing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QSNP80U/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484783164&sr=8-2&keywords=flosser
Check out these dental floss holders: https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Pack/dp/B00VQTRQ56z. I too dislike flossing with my hands but one day I thought, "someone must have invented a dental floss holder" so I checked on Amazon and voila. I've been flossing my teeth every day for 5-6 years now!
>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQTRQ56/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_sms\_apa\_i\_ma-VDb2MPF1DB
That thing isn't as cool as OP's, and it has 819 ratings.
>flossing is literally not an option
bruh, it's 2016
I've found that https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Single-Handle/dp/B000LC22R6 works well for me—I like the angle of the floss better than with disposable flossers (which your design seems to copy).
I have been there. Since it's been 2.5 weeks, I'd say you're clear for any socket issues. I actually went out to Walmart and bought a DenTek tooth scraping kit... it was $5-7 at the time but it had some plastic scraping tools and gum stimulators inside. The rubber/plastic tips are spiky and perfect for gently poking things out of the holes. Then, flush. Also, a wash bottle is great, too but be careful with how much pressure you can stand. They just flush away :D
Here's some links to what these products look like. Should be able to find similar in a local big box retailer. Also, be very careful if you get the Dentek Kit. Home cleaning is great, but scraping can be damaging to your enamel & gums if you aren't sure what you're doing or how often to do it.
https://www.amazon.com/Economy-Bottle-Squeeze-Medical-Tattoo/dp/B00WTHLR2M/ref=sr_1_3_acs_ac_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537011518&sr=8-3-acs&keywords=wash+bottle
https://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Professional-Removes-Contains-Stimulator/dp/B008YEMWOG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1537011651&sr=8-1&keywords=dentek+tool+kit
I used to believe that too. Not anymore. In fact, it was recently given the ADA seal of acceptance for being able to prove it's as effective as floss. Also, here is another device with a full-size handle that you can wrap floss around. https://www.amazon.com/Flossaid-Dental-Floss-Holder-Assorted/dp/B00VQTRQ56
Tomorrow from Amazon isn't good enough?