• Fleppensteyn@feddit.nl
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    4 months ago

    My yearly dental works always cost a fortune, but my teeth are great now, since:

    • I got an electric brush and floss sticks;
    • I now drink coffee without sugar (you’ll get used to it pretty quickly);
    • I almost completely stopped drinking sugary drinks (mostly bubbly water now, boycotting evil companies and being poor help).
  • jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works
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    4 months ago

    If you are truly struggling and need actual dental care, try searching for a local dental school near you. Many will take patients for cheap or free, with the caveat that a dental student will be performing the treatment.

    Otherwise, brush at least twice a day and floss. Do not re-use strands of floss, like with those convenient plastic picks. You’ll just be transferring bacteria to each crevice after it’s been used.

    Get a water pick (whatever it’s called) - I heard those are great but I don’t have one myself.

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    4 months ago

    One super easy thing to help a little is swish some water in your mouth after you east/drink. If you’re gonna drink something sugary or acidic, do it quickly, don’t sip it.