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Did the hygienist measure your gaps and recommend interdental toothbrush sizes so you can do it yourself regularly? Tepe is a good brand but any really will do
by helij 4y ago
Did the hygienist measure your gaps and recommend interdental toothbrush sizes so you can do it yourself regularly? Tepe is a good brand but any really will do as long as you know what size to use. My hygienist measured and wrote sizes down for each gap between teeth.
- cableshaft 4y agoThey measure my gaps each time, yeah. I had three 6mms that are now two 5mms and a 4mm, and a lot of 4mms and 5mms that are now 3mms. They didn't mention the interdental brushes, but that might be because I have a Waterpik, which they did recommend I use 2-3 times a day, instead of just once, as well as brushing. My gums also generally feel a lot better now, except for some periodic issues with the two 5mm gap teeth. Like it's pretty obvious to me that they're better. It used to be painful just to lightly brush some of those places that aren't now, and bleeding is a lot less common, and swelling is way down. The Tepe brushes look interesting though, I might have to give those a try.
- azinman2 4y agoFun fact that I’m quite proud of: my father is the reason measuring your pockets is standard of care (he’s a periodontist turned attorney and lecturer). Question any dentist that doesn’t do this as part of cleanings.