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How do you manage to clean round the ends of your teeth and keep your mouth clean?

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xlaxuk

I've been able manage my dental hygiene much better since buying an electric toothbrush!

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Owenbob in reply toxlaxuk

I agree

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hilarypeta

Ive got a good one;;doesnt go round my back teeth! tried a water pik but too hard to handle;I useamouth wash;

always bits of food left in my mouth after eating;

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tlongmire in reply tohilarypeta

I use an electric toothbrush and a water pik. Still have to rinse and swish several more times and still......

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etterus

I use flossers. They are little plastic handles that have floss allowing you to reach backsides of teeth.

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hilarypeta in reply toetterus

What type? I bought some curved ones and still cannot manage...its like my mouths shrunk! Thanks

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etterus in reply tohilarypeta

They are called Plackers.

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Jash

I use a Reach flosser. It's like a comfortable toothbrush with a replaceable horseshoe-shaped flosser on the end instead of brush. Because it has a longer handle, It's easier to reach the back teeth and easier to manage than floss. You can get them in grocery stores.

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sharong

Hi

I don't! I just get told off by my dentist. I have been thinking of going for regular visits to the dental hygienist but that is not a comfortable experience and it costs .

Sharon

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PatV

I use the soft brush, tiny between tooth brush and thingy with the rubber tip given to me by dentist. I was told I had good dental hygiene. Not always easy!!!

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JennyR

Electronic toothbrush and much maneuvering, plus seeing the dentist every six months.

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margie in reply toJennyR

I use an electric toothbrush. I also use a water pik and floss. I have dry mouth so I use Biotine to help. I get my teeth cleaned 4 times a year.

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