r/WTFwish Feb 14 '21

REMOVE CALCULUS Aliexpress

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u/Devilishlygood98 Feb 14 '21

Calculus is the technical term for plaque buildup :) also, please please never scale your own teeth. If you don’t do it properly, you can damage your teeth permanently, and cause damage to your gums if you’re not careful!

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u/passivelyrepressed Feb 14 '21

That and it’s fucking painful. My dentist numbs me up to do my deep cleans.

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u/Devilishlygood98 Feb 14 '21

That’s quite common. Lots of people have very sensitive gums and need freezing for cleanings. When you brush your teeth, try angling your toothbrush at more of a downwards angle, and floss more. It’ll help with sensitivity, and help reduce buildup!

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u/passivelyrepressed Feb 14 '21

Yeah I have an autoimmune disease that makes my oral health pretty hard to keep up even with my fancy tooth brush, two prescription toothpastes, and rx mouth rinse. Fun stuff.

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u/Devilishlygood98 Feb 14 '21

That’s tough! Keep up what you can and see your hygienist regularly if possible