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> I wonder if one can readily track toothbrush [handle] and jaw movements tightly enough to produce a "brushing map" indicating areas that are getting less atte
by nickjj 8y ago
> I wonder if one can readily track toothbrush [handle] and jaw movements tightly enough to produce a "brushing map" indicating areas that are getting less attention.
They invented this decades ago.
I remember in the 80s when I was a kid going to the dentist.
They would get you to chew some type of pill that temporarily stained your teeth. Then you would brush your teeth while your dentist watched.
In the end you were able to see exactly what you missed because of the stain. It was really a genius product.
Back then it was something you did at the dentist's office but it looks like Amazon has them for sale at: https://www.amazon.com/Butler-Red-cote-Dental-Disclosing-Tablets/dp/B000WADTGA https://www.amazon.com/Butler-Red-cote-Dental-Disclosing-Tab...
I'm not a dentist, so I would ask your dentist before trying them.
Like programming, being able to see the output of what's happening really helps debugging!
- pbhjpbhj 8y agoThe problem is, and I used disclosing tabs as a kid too, that unless you're being continuously monitored your behaviour can alter. I think the concept I raised is different. Seeing inputs is also useful. I guess if you were to use disclosing tablets every time you brush ...
- nickjj 8y agoIt's like typing. After you do it enough times you don't really need to look because it's locked in as muscle memory. So in this case, you'd probably want to use 1 tablet a day for maybe 10 days in a row or keep using the tablets until you can consistently see you're getting good coverage. Then after you've done it a few days in a row with good coverage you know what it feels like and you're good to go. The package comes with over 200 tablets so you'll have plenty of practice opportunities.