Clippy [comrade/them, he/him]

adieu, gone to touch-grass

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Cake day: September 1st, 2023
  • Clippy [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.netOPtochapotraphouse@hexbear.net•dental hygiene is linked to general overall health!English
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    13 days ago

    my understanding it is the bristles hardness that can be the worst offender to accelerate the gumline recession.

    but i thought electric toothbrushes where bullshit too, but i read some comment on hexbear who had a a brother who was a dentist saying even a shit electric tooth brush would clean better than a manual because of the rapid movement.

    Brushing pressure from sun star gum on how much pressure to apply

    People generally think that more is better, but sometimes that gets us into trouble. In terms of brushing pressure, more can actually harm your teeth and gums. Over time, excess pressure while brushing can cause gums to begin receding.

    The purpose of brushing is to remove food particles and the plaque that forms daily on your teeth. Once that plaque has hardened into tartar, it cannot be brushed away at home. Tartar removal is part of your twice-yearly dental cleaning routine at the dentist’s office.

    You’re probably left wondering: What is the optimal brushing pressure to remove plaque? The scientific answer is between 150 to 200 grams of pressure. The at-home solution requires an analogy.

    Think about clearing off a kitchen counter. When you wipe a cleaning rag across the surface, the loose bits of food brush away quite easily, while any dried-on spots require extra elbow grease. Your goal with brushing should be to remove the “loose bits” of food and plaque – no elbow grease required. Your dental professional will go after the dried-on spots https://www.sunstargum.com/ca-en/oral-health/toothbrushing-techniques-best-toothbrushes.html .:::

  • Clippy [comrade/them, he/him]@hexbear.netOPtochapotraphouse@hexbear.net•dental hygiene is linked to general overall health!English
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    13 days ago

    i have seen some tiktoks of african creators using a “miswak Stick” to brush their teeth claiming it is traditional.

    is it possible that brushing was somewhat common but that the utensils used have not survived the test of time? but yes a diet is important

    i have heard it said that refined sugar and acidic drinks ruin teeth

    explicitly my dentist told me that sipping coffee throughout the day can weaken teeth. she said to have it all in one sitting and then rinse your mouth with water (which i presume is a similar rule with other meals/snacks/beverages)