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

submitted 11 months 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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[-] zzzz@lemm.ee 9 points 11 months ago

Thanks for the tips! One nitpick: I'm pretty sure acidity leads to a lower pH, not higher. But, your point still stands!

[-] Bazoogle@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Good catch. The way I think about the pH scale in my head always feels like acidity should be high on the pH, but that's just wrong XD

[-] zzzz@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Yeah, it would seem that the [p]ower of [H] should increase with the number of H+ ions! But, they threw in that minus sign for some reason.

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