Just saw a listing for a Philips one in the Costco flyer, I love their lighting products so much im incluned to give them a shor at my Oral-B(usiness)

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    I didn’t see a dentist for almost 20 years (2004-2023), and just used a traditional manual toothbrush and mouthwash the entire time. Finally got insurance and ran in to see one, and she told me that I should try an electric toothbrush. Her exact recommendation was, “Don’t get the $100 ones, and don’t get the $5 ones. Something around $20 should be fine.”

    So I got the store-brand knock-off Oral-B for $15, and used it for six months. When I went in for my next appointment, I told her that I took her advice, and when she took a look in my mouth, she was so impressed with the improvements that she started calling in other dentists and hygenists to look, too.

    So, yeah, don’t go nuts, but don’t cheap out.

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        My flossing routine is on a strict “when I remember to” basis. Ends up being maybe twice per week.

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          i used to do twice a week, using a back and front flosser, but after a recent dental issue, i do it everyday now. i am trying out different expandable flossing brands and then i use the floss picks for the rest of the week(both the short picks and the long picks.)

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            apparently using mouthwash chronically, is not good for your oral microbiome health. using it once in while is ok, and to get rid of things like sores, or gum inflammation. apparently it works great against mouth sores(the blue CPC mouthwash) only thing for the blue moutwash is it will stain your teeth if you use it too much. i use xylitol mouthwash(ACT/BIOTENE/storebrand generic(walgreens have 2 less chemicals in the ingredients) and closys, super mild.

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      5 days ago

      yea i got the 39$ oral b, and a pretty good off brand sonic one for less than 15$ it had all the features of pricey sonic care but none of its high cost.