Kevin comments on Rational Toothpaste: A Case Study - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Kevin 31 May 2012 06:00:50AM 2 points [-]

I'd recommend a water pick over an electric toothbrush. http://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-WP-100W-Ultra-Water-Flosser/dp/B000GLRREU

Comment author: wedrifid 31 May 2012 08:42:50AM *  0 points [-]

Does a water pick replace both flossing and brushing? If so, that's just... awesome.

Comment author: RomeoStevens 31 May 2012 06:26:11AM 0 points [-]

these reduce bleeding but are the same as regular floss in removing plaque. If you have no problem with gums bleeding during regular flossing the benefits are only in whether you find it more convenient.

Comment author: Vaniver 06 June 2012 02:25:44AM 1 point [-]

Are there people who find waterpiks less convenient? As soon as I started using mine flossing became less than a tenth of the hassle that it was before.

Comment author: RomeoStevens 06 June 2012 06:02:24AM 1 point [-]

that's a rather large effect. I guess I'll try one.

Comment author: wnoise 04 June 2012 04:27:35PM 0 points [-]

Some people report that it's easier to remove tonsilloliths as well as a possible reduction in formation. If you don't get them, not a concern, of course.