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Hi. Anyone use one of these. I'm thinking of buying one and the choice is enormous. Any recommendations?
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if you are someone more likely to 'play' with a gadget rather than faff about doing things properly and spending a bit of time, then again, it's probably better than not doing anything, but if you've been told you need to up your game due to gum disease setting in, then one of these machines is a lot less likey to turn things around that using proper interdental brushes and taking your time over the job.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
And, in answer to the ham fisted comment above, she also uses manual interdental brushes, interspace brushes and normal brushes after most, if not all, meals. In case you're wondering, she has a plaque build up problem due to an incorrectly fitted brace many years ago which means she's a mouth breather most of the time.
He said use it after any eating!
I bought a Fairywill one off Amazon at about £25. It also needed a USB cable which I had not realised. Seems to work fine (but I get a free shower!!)- I'm still getting used to it.
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