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MoffKalast@lemmy.world 5 days agoIt definitely at least stops plaque from forming, which otherwise irritates the gums so they eventually recede. Some people somehow just don’t get plaque for some reason so in that case it’s maybe pointless, but most people do.
It is funny though how dentists still feel closer to some kind of village shaman, each performing their weird rituals, absolutely convinced that they’re correct and all others are clearly wrong. Probably because they’re not actual doctors and have a horrible monetary conflict of interest to let people have terrible teeth.
ChairmanMeow@programming.dev 5 days ago
Brushing twice a day, properly (with good toothpaste and a good electric toothbrush) basically eliminates the need for flossing.
MoffKalast@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Nope, not even with an electric one.
ChairmanMeow@programming.dev 4 days ago
A proper toothbrush has bristles for that specific purpose… Proper toothpaste gets into those areas too to help remove any plaque. If you maintain it properly, there’s no reason to floss in addition.
In fact, flossing is a terrible way to remove plaque. The wire itself doesn’t provide enough friction to remove just about anything. It’s why the US government hasn’t recommended daily flossing since 2016. It’s nice you can get a wire in between your teeth, unfortunately you’re not really cleaning anything with it there.
If you find you’re still building up plaque even after brushing thoroughly, use a toothpick instead, that is a more effective way to clean it.
MoffKalast@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Well I’m convinced that you’re on of those people that doesn’t get any plague, or maybe a dentist from the 1950s. That’s just not true for most people.
Trail@lemmy.world 4 days ago
No.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 3 days ago
toothbrushes dont go between the teeth.