New Dental Devices

[nibblezz]

Last week I went in for a cleaning and got some predictable news. No cavities (I've never had a cavity), BUT my gums are shit. I have periodontal disease. Also, because I'm a weenie I never got my impacted teeth extracted, lol. So my new dentist is urging me to have the four teeth removed (UGH). I want Invisalign, but I have to deal with the gum and impacted teeth issues first, bleh.



To help with my shitty gums my dental hygienist suggested I purchase the Oral-B IO electric toothbrush along with a Waterpik. I ended up buying the two in the same day. The Oral-B is fantastic! I don't have to do much, I just need to point the brush head on the tooth and the brush does most of the work.

Now the Waterpik, was a different story. The first night I used it, all the water/rinse mix sprayed on the walls, mirror and my freakin hair, lol. It was so ridiculous I had to laugh. It took a good week to get used to it, but I think I got the hang of it.

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[calzephyr]

Oh no! That sucks about your gums. My hygienist gave me the same warning about using a Waterpik. She even said to try it in the shower first, if I go that route. I hope it helps! I'm using my fancy Phillips Sonicare toothbrush at least once a week and so far so good.

[nibblezz]

She even said to try it in the shower first
Haha! Mine suggested that too! At this point, water splashing is now kept to a minimum :D

I have to say, the Waterpik makes my mouth feel extra clean! It has gotten the gunk that brushing and flossing leave behind.