Dental Health

triggerhappy · 26th March 2008, 9:23pm

So you have to brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss and use mouthwash… what do you use?

Currently I use the Aquafresh Deep Clean toothpaste, Oral B floss and Listerine mouthwash. It all seems a bit overkill, but as a smoker I have to: at least to avoid the gum disease associated with the habit, if not the aroma.

Any recommendations on floss and mouthwash? I hate both that I'm currently using and it's an expensive experiment when it comes to either if they end up minging.

System_Star · 26th March 2008, 9:24pm

I don't floss and rarely use mouthwash

Just brush 2x a day.

Not got one filling!

Shame, cause I imagine you'll need to keep with it especially if you smoke.

karbon14 · 26th March 2008, 9:25pm

get that 2 colour mouthwash stuff. it's great. and there is one that tastes of cloves.

Devastator · 26th March 2008, 9:26pm

I brush my teeth at least twice a day but that's it. I use mouthwash on and off, not doing it just now coz I've got my monroe done and rinsing with saline is delicious enough. Also having 2 mouth piercings probably doesn't help.

In saying that I havo no fillings and lovely teeth.

triggerhappy · 26th March 2008, 9:27pm

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Originally Posted by karbon14

get that 2 colour mouthwash stuff. it's great. and there is one that tastes of cloves.

The two colour one (Dentyl?) makes me feel sick from the smell of it… I like the idea though. Advertising works.

bikuki · 26th March 2008, 9:28pm

I have Sensodyne Pronamel, with Corsadyl mouthwash cos my gums were bleeding

I have rubbish teeth.

triggerhappy · 26th March 2008, 9:32pm

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Originally Posted by System_Star

I don't floss and rarely use mouthwash

Just brush 2x a day.

Not got one filling!

Shame, cause I imagine you'll need to keep with it especially if you smoke.

Yes, smoking puts you in a whole different league when it comes to dental health given that you surround your gums and teeth with poison twenty times a day

You'd think it'd make us give up…

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Originally Posted by Devastator

I brush my teeth at least twice a day but that's it. I use mouthwash on and off, not doing it just now coz I've got my monroe done and rinsing with saline is delicious enough. Also having 2 mouth piercings probably doesn't help.

In saying that I havo no fillings and lovely teeth.

I have fillings, but far fewer than most people my age - it helps if you don't like chocolate!

I had wondered about a simple saline solution rather than a shop bought mouthwash but I'm not sure it would achieve the same aim…

**djtoast** · 26th March 2008, 9:33pm

I rub bark on my teeth once a month or so.

Other than that, it's like hair, right? - if you stop washing it it eventually cleans itself; same with teeth I heard?

i'm joking, as someone who works in a place where people get pretty close to talk to you, i'm pretty atuned to this subject!

triggerhappy · 26th March 2008, 9:34pm

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Originally Posted by bikuki

I have Sensodyne Pronamel, with Corsadyl mouthwash cos my gums were bleeding

I have rubbish teeth.

I heard about Corsadyl mouthwash - that's for disease prone gums, yes?

I was wondering about it, but worried about regular use since it seems pretty strong. Is it prescription?

Devastator · 26th March 2008, 9:35pm

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Originally Posted by triggerhappy

Yes, smoking puts you in a whole different league when it comes to dental health given that you surround your gums and teeth with poison twenty times a day

You'd think it'd make us give up…

I have fillings, but far fewer than most people my age - it helps if you don't like chocolate!

I had wondered about a simple saline solution rather than a shop bought mouthwash but I'm not sure it would achieve the same aim…

It makes your mouth salty and your piercings nippy, it's not that good.

triggerhappy · 26th March 2008, 9:37pm

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Originally Posted by djtoast

i'm joking, as someone who works in a place where people get pretty close to talk to you, i'm pretty atuned to this subject!

It's because you've been running away from me that this thread materialised

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Originally Posted by Devastator

It makes your mouth salty and your piercings nippy, it's not that good.

But from a basic cleaning perspective I suppose it does the job.

No piercings so wouldn't bother me - expect I'd need some more mints though

System_Star · 26th March 2008, 9:38pm

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Originally Posted by triggerhappy

You'd think it'd make us give up…

You should! Your lungs will thank you

Pantgirl · 26th March 2008, 9:40pm

I only brush my teeth twice a day, go through phases of using mouth wash but can never be arsed with the fickery business of using Floss

I have no fillings at all though

triggerhappy · 26th March 2008, 9:41pm

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Originally Posted by System_Star

You should! Your lungs will thank you

I know. My lungs, breath, teeth, gums, friends etc. will thank me.

Seriously considering it, but doing it right takes time and commitment. It will happen.

Devastator · 26th March 2008, 9:43pm

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Originally Posted by triggerhappy

I know. My lungs, breath, teeth, gums, friends etc. will thank me.

Seriously considering it, but doing it right takes time and commitment. It will happen.

You forgot bank balance!