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I can't wait for daily teeth brushing to be a thing of the past. It amazes me we've had so many technological advances while still having such primitive mouth c
by TheAceOfHearts 3y ago
I can't wait for daily teeth brushing to be a thing of the past. It amazes me we've had so many technological advances while still having such primitive mouth cleaning solutions.
There's people that basically never have to brush their teeth, why can't their magical bacteria be used by everyone? I recently asked a dentist in training and they told me the bacteria would die after eating the plaque. Even if you have to regularly re-add the bacteria, it doesn't seem like that big of a deal. You could make a lozenge which you suck on once a week, and it's still less effort than brushing daily.
- SanderNL 3y ago[flagged]
- TheHumanist 3y agoSeems like an unnecessarily condescending comment
- testbjjl 3y agoWeird that the parent comment somehow triggered this person. I’d be curious as to why, perhaps a dentist or a dental sympathizer?
- TheAceOfHearts 3y agoAre you trying to make a point that it's unrealistic? Because there's definitely people that don't have to brush their teeth daily to maintain great dental health. Calling it magical bacteria is a bit of a hyperbole, but I figured anyone reading my post in good faith would catch that.
- avery17 3y agoDo you have a source of this claim that people exist who dont "need" to brush their teeth?
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- happytoexplain 3y agoI've never looked into the facts, but anecdotally I've known of two close friends who never (and I mean never - not an observation, but an admission) brushed their teeth and never had one solitary cavity. They ate pretty normal American diets (meat, sugar, carbs, soda, coffee, but nothing in excess). Additionally, I've heard this same second-hand anecdote from others multiple times in my life.
- happytoexplain 3y agoWhat a strange thing to have this feeling about.
- anonym29 3y agoTechnically, teeth brushing can become a thing of the past for you at any time, if you're not in love with your teeth.
- WhereIsTheTruth 3y agoIf you are referring to implants, you still have to brush them daily
- agumonkey 3y agoI think he had soup and straws in mind
- pdimitar 3y agoDo you really have to do it daily with them? I have two zirconium-based implanted teeth and they're always smooth. Zero biological film or gunk on them, and I had some periods this year during which I didn't brush teeth for 4-5 days. All other teeth were nasty but the zirconium implants looked and felt pristine. (Sadly still prone to food bits getting stuck in-between though, but oral shower and interdental brushes take care of that.) Though I agree that even if you replace all your teeth you still have to brush somewhat because the gums need the cleanup as well and you can't replace those. Though I'd think I can get away with a much shorter procedure than what I do for several years now (powerful oral shower, interdental brushes, brushing teeth and gums, and Listerine).
- WhereIsTheTruth 3y agoIf I remember correctly, it's mostly inter-dental brushing/flushing to avoid gum related problems or food getting stuck (infections)
- pdimitar 3y agoThat's what I thought, thanks. Interdental brushing is the one and only unavoidable cleaning procedure even if all your teeth are artificial, it seems. Gums and inter-teeth space are still prone to pollution that can easily grow to infections and ultimately nasty stuff like periodontitis (I got operated to be cured of it several years ago).
- bigbillheck 3y agoNever brushing your teeth is a great way for nobody to ever want to smooch you.
- amelius 3y agoBut note that more brushing != more smooching.
- dghughes 3y agoOnly if you brush up against somone.
- bigbillheck 3y agoIt's necessary but not sufficient.
- lijok 3y agoSpeak for yourself - my wife is a dentist
- xorbax 3y agoIt depends on what range of the x-axis you select, and what units you use for y
- happytoexplain 3y agoI can attest that this is not a rule. Some people simply do not develop bad breath despite never brushing (I am not one of them). I assume it is a lucky minority.
- tsss 3y agoI would still brush my teeth after every meal if I can. Not only to prevent smells. I find it also reduces the frequency of snacking and thus helps to keep the weight down.
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