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Wed May 16, 2012 6:47 pm  |
Hi Morocha - Preventive dentistry is my specialty. There is no high quality alternative to flossing. There are gimmicks - some better alternatives than others. Waterpik is a good adjunct but not a substitute, a power toothbrush is great for getting rid of plaque biofilm on about 2/3's of the tooth surface but does not replace floss, listerine and even antibiotics are not going to take the place of dental floss. Seriously - more wrinkles from flossing.  Better than tooth loss. I'd say to examine your technique in the mirror and see if there is something you are doing to create a wrinkled look. Maybe you can self-correct. |
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Thu May 17, 2012 4:51 am |
| sister sweets wrote: |
| Hi Morocha - Preventive dentistry is my specialty. There is no high quality alternative to flossing. There are gimmicks - some better alternatives than others. Waterpik is a good adjunct but not a substitute, a power toothbrush is great for getting rid of plaque biofilm on about 2/3's of the tooth surface but does not replace floss, listerine and even antibiotics are not going to take the place of dental floss. Seriously - more wrinkles from flossing. Better than tooth loss. I'd say to examine your technique in the mirror and see if there is something you are doing to create a wrinkled look. Maybe you can self-correct. |
I knew a Waterpik wasn't as good as flossing obviously. But she wanted alternatives so I suggested anything I could think of. Something is better than nothing if someone isn't going to floss. And I disagree that Dr Ellies system is a gimmick. It's helped a lot of people when flossing and brushing couldn't. Sometimes there are things that go beyond conventional wisdom that end up just as or more effective. Besides, not everyone who doesn't floss loses their teeth. My whole family doesn't floss and all have perfect teeth. I floss everyday and I still have gum problems!  |
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