That’s a pretty good summary. It seems the most effective solution is just ditching the manual toothbrush for an automatic, that is going to brush much more effectively.
I remember reading a study from decades ago stating that electric toothbrushes are only more effective if you are a drinker. The impression it gave was that even while drunk the electric actuation made up for sloppily doing your teeth 😅.
I think I’ve been using an electric toothbrush for so long that I’m not good at using a manual anymore.
I also discovered that I press too hard and the electric toothbrushes that warn me when I apply too much pressure has been helpful in preventing gum recession from over brushing.
My dental health had also been improved by a portable waterpik. I add a little bit of mouth wash to it so the machine doesn’t fill with mould. I still floss every time, but the waterpik gets out food I’d never get out otherwise. I struggled with bleeding gums before that.
That’s a pretty good summary. It seems the most effective solution is just ditching the manual toothbrush for an automatic, that is going to brush much more effectively.
That’s essentially what my dentist said :)
I remember reading a study from decades ago stating that electric toothbrushes are only more effective if you are a drinker. The impression it gave was that even while drunk the electric actuation made up for sloppily doing your teeth 😅.
I think I’ve been using an electric toothbrush for so long that I’m not good at using a manual anymore.
I also discovered that I press too hard and the electric toothbrushes that warn me when I apply too much pressure has been helpful in preventing gum recession from over brushing.
My dental health had also been improved by a portable waterpik. I add a little bit of mouth wash to it so the machine doesn’t fill with mould. I still floss every time, but the waterpik gets out food I’d never get out otherwise. I struggled with bleeding gums before that.