Lets talk teeth!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Which model do you use?

I think the one I have now is the least expensive -- the Essence?

[southernbelle04]

I need to check into those Waterpik things. That sounds interesting.

I floss every night before bed. I keep a old fashioned string floss spool thingie in my purse for on the go. At night I use the Glide Floss Pick thingies. I like them pretty well.

[celstu1]

I went to the dentist yesterday and everything was good! YAY!

I need to get a Sonicare toothbrush though. I'm going to have to break down and get one. I naturally brush my teeth too rough and they recommend an electric toothbrush to help me to stop doing that.

[lovespandp]

Yeay!! Good for you!!

[lovespandp]

I bought some of those Plackers!! Those are harder to use than the floss!! I saw a placker, but it was like on a stick- I think that might work better than the little ones that go sideways-

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

I bought some of those Plackers!! Those are harder to use than the floss!! I saw a placker, but it was like on a stick- I think that might work better than the little ones that go sideways-

That's what I think of the Plackers, I hate them. Did you see these?TePe Plastic Interdental Sticks Very easy to use and they sell them at Target and most drugstores. It has tiny little bristles on a thin stick and you just rub it back and forth. There are several different kinds, these are the thinnest and easiest to use.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

That's what I think of the Plackers, I hate them. Did you see these?TePe Plastic Interdental Sticks Very easy to use and they sell them at Target and most drugstores. It has tiny little bristles on a thin stick and you just rub it back and forth. There are several different kinds, these are the thinnest and easiest to use.

Aw darn it, I was at Target and forgot to look for these ones!! I am def going to try- those plackers were hard to use!! One even got stuck in between my teeth LoL- I did have a horrible migraine last night- that did not help

Have you used these ones? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg It is like a stick kinda- seems like it would be easier to use

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Aw darn it, I was at Target and forgot to look for these ones!! I am def going to try- those plackers were hard to use!! One even got stuck in between my teeth LoL- I did have a horrible migraine last night- that did not help

Have you used these ones? http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg It is like a stick kinda- seems like it would be easier to use

I didn't like those either, but you might. My problem is I have arthritis in my hands and a small mouth. I can hold dental tape, but not floss, and the Interdental Sticks are also easy to use and I can get the back teeth with no problem.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I didn't like those either, but you might. My problem is I have arthritis in my hands and a small mouth. I can hold dental tape, but not floss, and the Interdental Sticks are also easy to use and I can get the back teeth with no problem.

Ya I have a small mouth too. So how do those sticks work?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Ya I have a small mouth too. So how do those sticks work?

It has tiny little bristlesdental_brush_act.jpg on a thin stick and you just rub it back and forth. There are several different kinds, these are the thinnest and easiest to use. Bad Breath Remedies, Bad Breath Cures and Bad Breath Treatments by Periproducts

I didn't like this type:aqua.jpg It has a metal post that is too thick and feels weird. You're trying to use both of these above the gum line.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

It has tiny little bristlesAttachment 360997 on a thin stick and you just rub it back and forth. There are several different kinds, these are the thinnest and easiest to use. Bad Breath Remedies, Bad Breath Cures and Bad Breath Treatments by Periproducts

I didn't like this type:Attachment 360998 It has a metal post that is too thick and feels weird. You're trying to use both of these above the gum line.

Ah ok I see now. Hmmm... So when you are doing the inside back how easy is it? Or the outside back.. thats what is hard for me

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Ah ok I see now. Hmmm... So when you are doing the inside back how easy is it? Or the outside back.. thats what is hard for me

Lol, that's hard for me too, but it's doable with these. I guess the trick is just finding what works for you.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Lol, that's hard for me too, but it's doable with these. I guess the trick is just finding what works for you.

Ya I am going to try these!! I just have to remember to pick them up

[enchilila]

Originally Posted by My lil friend

I have a water pic. It is so much better than floss. I use it every morning,usually at night and I carry real string floss in my purse. If you use floss all of the time,my dentist told me that you could end up pushing food deeper into your gums. This has happened to me and it can be very annoying. I prefer the water pic.

I've been looking at the waterpiks. When I was growing up, my mom had a couple of them in our bathrooms. They use to have 4 individual piks and now they only have 1. Is there one that you know of that has at least 2 so I won't have to share mine with the dh???? lol

I use the Placker or Scope brand flossers. I like them, but I know the waterpiks are better and safer for the gums.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by enchilila

I've been looking at the waterpiks. When I was growing up, my mom had a couple of them in our bathrooms. They use to have 4 individual piks and now they only have 1. Is there one that you know of that has at least 2 so I won't have to share mine with the dh???? lol

I use the Placker or Scope brand flossers. I like them, but I know the waterpiks are better and safer for the gums.

I thought they all had four. Some might not keep the additonal pics on the unit. I haven't looked at them for some time, so I can't be sure. Have you seen them in the store or just online? Here's one at target that comes with three and a tongue cleaner. Waterpik Classic Water Flosser - WP-60 : Target

Also, you can buy replacement tips. Amazon.com: WaterPik BRP-2 Pik Pocket Replacement...