i would like to be able to polish/scrape my own teeth..

Deals_2

than always rely on dentists for every 6 months. are there any kits available out that that use natural products? thanks in advance.

Toothsmith

I'm a dentist, and I don't do my own!!!!

There are some things you have to let someone else do!

In you 'natural' kick as well, don't ever be tempted by fluoride free toothpastes. Flouride in toothpaste is one of the major contributions to better dental health over the past 40 years. Now your toddler is 3, he/she should also be on an adult toothpaste by now. (Small smear on the toothbrush).

Low flouride childrens toothpastes were one of the worst things the toothpaste companies ever brought out. The amounts of flouride in children's toothpastes have since gone up a fair bit, but there is really no need for them at all providing just a small amount of toothpaste is put on a childs brush, and they're never left alone to eat a tube full on a regular basis!!!

Ted_Hutchinson

Previous thread on this topic.

ooobedoo

I have just read both threads and think that my 2 years of dental hygiene training is just going to go to waste when I quailify.....Do you cut your own hair? Do you test your own eyes? make your own contact lenses?

Mr Ooob

angel

Wow, I just read the start of that thread ... ... ...

As an occasional dental nurse I can't think of what to say about it at this time of night, I'm shaking my head a lot though! The mind boggles.

keelykat

I think this is taking money saving too far!

keely.

Deals_2

sometimes i would like to clean my teeth out more than just brush and floss as i am not sure the tooth brush reaches everything . that is what i meant by this question! hope that is clearer. ok i have also read a previous thread referred to by Ted and it makes interesting reading. Ok Toothsmith i think people's response styles too now and not only a bit more on dentistry. ok thanks everyone!

Toothsmith

True enough.

Try interdental brushes such as Tepes.

They come in a range of sizes, for different sized gaps between the teeth.

Ask your dentist/hygienst to size them up for you next time you're in. They're far more efficient than floss when you get the right size.

StartingAgainKayla70

Toothsmith wrote: »

Low flouride childrens toothpastes were one of the worst things the toothpaste companies ever brought out. The amounts of flouride in children's toothpastes have since gone up a fair bit, but there is really no need for them at all providing just a small amount of toothpaste is put on a childs brush, and they're never left alone to eat a tube full on a regular basis!!!

Well, I never knew that, I will be chucking away my DD toothpaste now.

Ludicrous_Diversion

I use Euthymol toothpaste and it hasn't got any fluoride in. My mates dad had always used it and popped to the dentist about every 2 years and never needed anything doing.
Another fluoride free toothpaste I tried (green people I think) was very poor.

ali-t

Deals wrote: »

sometimes i would like to clean my teeth out more than just brush and floss as i am not sure the tooth brush reaches everything . that is what i meant by this question! hope that is clearer. ok i have also read a previous thread referred to by Ted and it makes interesting reading. Ok Toothsmith i think people's response styles too now and not only a bit more on dentistry. ok thanks everyone!

When I want a really clean feel I use a waterpik scoosher thing that is like dental floss but water goes through the gaps in your teeth. I also use the colgate deep clean toothpaste in conjunction with this. The waterpik thing cost about £35 and since I got it and use it with a sonicare toothbrush the dentist always says my teeth are really clean.