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How do you effectively prevent plaque/tartar forming on your teeth? (mander.xyz)

submitted 1 year ago by Mothra@mander.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My teeth are in good health and I take good care of them, yet I always get this plaque buildup no matter what I try.

I've tried different brushes, toothpastes, and flossing methods to no avail. Mouthwash is too harsh on my mouth and peels my skin off so I avoid that.

I haven't tried waterpicks or electric brushes yet. Did you? Did they work for you? Have you succeeded in preventing plaque and if so, how???

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[–] JakenVeina@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm sorry, mouthwash peels your skin off?!

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The skin inside my mouth yes.

https://www.ijcasereportsandimages.com/archive/article-full-text/101184Z01CE2020

That's the best reference I can find on a quick Google search, it even has images in case you wonder. I'm fine with toothpastes because I rinse thoroughly after brushing, but mouthwash needs no rinsing to be effective and after a week or so of regular use the inside of my mouth gets very irritated and sore.

[–] Bazoogle@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Saying "mouthwash" in general is not specific enough. There are lots of types of mouthwash. I personally always go for flouride and alcohol mouthwash, so it kills germs and provides protection for my teeth. If the alcohol is what's hurting your mouth, use alcohol free anti-cavity (flouride) mouthwash. Maybe you're using the gingivitis mouthwash? Or the alcohol mouthwash? It doesn't make sense to say all mouthwash does the same thing to your mouth

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Did you check the link?

[–] Bazoogle@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No, I did not click it previously. If you know the problematic ingredient, couldn't you find one that doesn't have sodium lauryl sulfate?

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not yet, that might be something to ask next time I go to the dentist. Admittedly I didn't search exhaustively, I gave up seeing every mouthwash in australian supermarkets have it.

[–] hinterlufer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Look at the sensitive ones, often the cheaper ones don't have SLS in them. They're better but with some I still get issues if I don't rinse at all. For reference, Aldi sells one around here without SLS and with fluoride.