it takes me 30mins to brush my teeth... help

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blindboarder2008
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#16 Post by blindboarder2008 »

Zondrae wrote:you tend to take longer to brush in the beginning. Once the novelty wears off you will do it in a much quicker time. :D Just make sure you aren't brushing too hard.
hahha i forgot to mention the part about not brushing to hard. indeed don't do that. i accidently did that for a second and then got shooting pain and I vowed never to brush hard again. now i brush very very soft and there is no more pain:D
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#17 Post by Future »

With SuperFloss and an electric tooth brush like a Braun, the time spent brushing and cleaning is minimal.

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#18 Post by lifeslikethat »

i bet it's easier to brush the teeth w/ an electric toothbrush... how about manual toothbrush users? coz that's what i use.. and can anyone recommend an electric toothbrush that's effective and not heavy on the pocket? i'm just a student... hmm, what about ortho brushes? do they clean effectively too?

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#19 Post by Future »

Go to Walmart or similar store and get a Braun. The prices and models vary but you will love it. Check their site, too. I've had mine for 8 years and have had zero problems. Just change the brushes when the die begins to fade and you're good.

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#20 Post by tammers1010 »

My ortho gave me an oral- B vitality last week. It seems to work pretty well. He even gave me a replacement tip. I checked the price at the drugstore, and it only runs about $18.
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