Thread: Oral hygienes

I can't seem to find a formal study done on tongue cleaners (manual vs. electric). Anybody know of any that are similar to the Evaluation of the plaque removal efficacy of three power toothbrushes (2006) or the A six-month clinical comparison of the efficacy of the Sonicare and the Braun Oral-B electric toothbrushes on improving periodontal health in adult periodontitis patients (1997) - same study sonicare ads keep referring to.

I used a manual tongue cleaner (from BreathRX) before, but it couldn't go very far back, so I'm looking to get a new one. Just don't know if I want electric or manual... Right now though, I seem to be leaning towards electric (ETC). One concern though is whether I would have to clean the tip somehow (kind of disgusting), could simply replace the head (preferred), or have to buy a whole new tongue cleaner regularly (annoying and would turn out to be quite costly after some time).

I don't know about using these things, but I know some do. I myself just use the good old Toothbrush at the end of cleaning my teeth. I know it doesn't work magically as well as the scrapers but it does the trick.

I also keep mints in my pockets (tic tacs, because you don't need the container if you are going out for the night and don't want to make loud clicking sounds)

I just use my Oral B electric pulsing brush thingy on my tongue and make sure I floss every day. There's apparently some research suggesting that you should not only clean your tongue, but your cheeks too as bacteria can lurk anywhere in the mouth (but I don't know where the findings of that research can be accesssed) I used to use Listerine anti-bacterial mouth wash, but we moved to an acreage property with a bacterial septic system - can't put anything anti-bacterial down the sink anymore


But if you really want a clean mouth, check out this beauty:

anti-profanity straight.



James.

I use a normal toothbrush, and toothpaste for senstive gums. My teeth are very sensitive, but also very good. Brushing my teeth is a matter of 30 seconds, nd a almost never have a cavity. Igo to the dentist every 2 years.

My wife takes a lot of care, brushing for a full 2 minutes, goes to the dentist every 6 months and her teeth always have problems. She recently had a 3d or 4th root canal treatment.

I floss every couple of weeks, and I use my toothbrush to clean my tongue

I remember as a kid going to the drugstore with my grandfather, and looking at all the toothpastes and mouthwashes extolling the virtures of clean breath, and he just shook his head and said he remembered the day that when you kissed a girl, all you could taste was girl!


That always stuck with me....a fond memory of the old guy.


-whatever

-Lou

If you don't use foul language there's no need to clean you tongue

Originally Posted by Jimbo

we moved to an acreage property with a bacterial septic system - can't put anything anti-bacterial down the sink anymore

I've never heard of such a restriction before (although I guess intuitively there's some logic to it). OTOH I've had several residences in my life with septic systems... never had any problem using Listerine, chlorine bleach in the laundry, and anti-bacterial soaps, etc. As a precaution, I usually put a dose of septic bacteria (products such as RidX, or sometimes just a packet of yeast) down the toilet every month or two. The last place was new when I moved there and 10-yrs old when I sold it... there were negligible solids in the septic tank (I know because where I lived had an ordinance that required the seller (ie, me) have the septic tank pumped and certified before selling.)

Originally Posted by azjoe

I've never heard of such a restriction before (although I guess intuitively there's some logic to it). OTOH I've had several residences in my life with septic systems... never had any problem using Listerine, chlorine bleach in the laundry, and anti-bacterial soaps, etc. As a precaution, I usually put a dose of septic bacteria (products such as RidX, or sometimes just a packet of yeast) down the toilet every month or two. The last place was new when I moved there and 10-yrs old when I sold it... there were negligible solids in the septic tank (I know because where I lived had an ordinance that required the seller (ie, me) have the septic tank pumped and certified before selling.)

Good thing you didn't back it up! Sounds like someone is regular...

Originally Posted by scarface

he remembered the day that when you kissed a girl, all you could taste was girl!

That saying sort of has a nice ring to it. Well thing is the flavor doesn't last too long; maybe 2 hours tops. So it's not like you're not gonna taste her... Well I suppose 2 hours after you brush your teeth you may not necessarily be able to taste her. From my experience the only thing that would actually keep the flavor in your mouth is Listerine. Dunno why, but I really like Listerine despite clinical studies indicating that Listerine is not more effective (it's just as effective) as most other mouthwash brands.

Originally Posted by pilothaz

I also keep mints in my pockets (tic tacs, because you don't need the container if you are going out for the night and don't want to make loud clicking sounds)

Yeah, I don't do mints or gum... I don't like to keep things in my mouth for a prolonged amount of time. I was thinking about using gum only if it contained Vitamin C, I think. Or something... I forget what it is. But gums with that vitamin actually helped oral care by collecting bacteria. I decided against it though. Don't remember why.