I didn’t brush my teeth as a child and teen because I had energy issues and I struggled to actually do them; I still struggle to do it today.

I rarely floss because it seems like a lot of work for seemingly little gains.

I got plaque again after getting teeth cleaned some weeks ago. I guess my teeth is screwed…

  • electrodynamica
    4·
    3 years ago

    I have energy issues too. It really sucks passing out because I have sinus issues too and end up breathing through my mouth when I sleep sometimes.

    Flossing daily helps me. Also using the little hook tool to scrape under the gums.

    The biggest game changer is baking soda and peroxide toothpaste though. Even if you don’t have time for a full cleaning the suds keeps your pH in balance and prevents growth for a couple hours after brushing. Regular toothpaste doesn’t do shit.

    • Amicese@lemmy.mlOP
      2·
      3 years ago

      Also using the little hook tool to scrape under the gums.

      So that is the use of the hook thingy on floss picks…

      The biggest game changer is baking soda and peroxide toothpaste though

      How do I make it?

      • electrodynamica
        2·
        3 years ago

        No it’s like the one the dentist uses. My local dollar store sells them.

        No need to make it, just get it from the store.

        • Amicese@lemmy.mlOP
          2·
          3 years ago

          No it’s like the one the dentist uses. My local dollar store sells them.

          Oh. What is the hook on the floss picks used for then?

          • electrodynamica
            3·
            3 years ago

            Probably the same thing but plastic doesn’t work anywhere near as good as metal. Actually you want the tip to be really pointy sharp too, so the one in the picture I linked sucks too.