Ionic toothbrush requiring no toothpaste

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I was reading online about ionic toothbrushes which apparently require no toothpaste!

I haven't heard of these before and there appear to be different models of these available.

Here's one;
http://www.helios.co.uk/soladey_ionic_toothbrush.html

Has anyone here used an ionic toothbrush?

How would this affect the teeth over the medium/long term if someone is not using a toothpaste?

Thanks! :)
 
toothpaste is vital.........without fluoride means increased susceptibility to tooth decay and all the fun that brings with it.
good marketing ploy though.
 
zoe said:
I was reading online about ionic toothbrushes which apparently require no toothpaste!
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I'm down on electric, sonic, and now, ionic toothbrushes. An ordinary toothbrush, changed every couple of months, and toothpaste, is yer only man; assuming one knows how to properly brush ones teeth.
 
markowitzman said:
and floss more important than brushing.
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Eh . . I know you're a dentist (and I'm not) but I'm down on floss too. I think that most people can't do it properly and are likely to do more harm than good. I believe that if you brush your teeth correctly then that'll do the job. :D
 
Depends on your teeth. If you've tight gaps a tooth brush won't get in there so you have to floss. It gets under the gumline, which is a good think AFAIK.
 
Fluoride is a chemical that kills bacteria in the mouth and can cause health issues if ingested; we also ingest fluoride from our tap water which is a mammoth debate in itself. Some Oral Hygienists suggest that toothpaste acts like a lubricant and consequently doesn't help in the physical process of brushing. Recommendation is to brush your teeth initially without toothpaste and then add a little toothpaste to finish......remember, don't swallow ;)

markowitzman said:
toothpaste is vital.........without fluoride means increased susceptibility to tooth decay and all the fun that brings with it.
good marketing ploy though.
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I think flossing is more important that brushing also think of all that rotting food between your teeth ! I used to 'saw' at my gums with floss until my dental hygenist showed me how to do it, if you find it difficult this is what you should do...
 
Not meaning to change the subject, does anyone have a recommendation for any particular brand of toothpaste?

Recently had major restorative dental work done (long story) and really anxious to 'mind' the brand new crowns of perfection.

It's feels great to be able to smile unselfconsciously again.
 
balmes said:
Not meaning to change the subject, does anyone have a recommendation for any particular brand of toothpaste?

Recently had major restorative dental work done (long story) and really anxious to 'mind' the brand new crowns of perfection.
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If you've just blown a large wad of cash having your gnashers restored, would it not have been prudent to ask your dentist when you had the job done for advice on 'maintenance'? For what its worth, my dentist advises to use both toothpaste and mouthwash that contain fluoride. Brands are irrelevant, fluoride isn't.
 
most disease happens in between the teeth where saliva cannot cleanse, hence importance of floss etc. Agree brand of tpaste irrelevant provided contains fluoride.
It really is a shame that none of the oral health companies market the floss but rather market toothpaste and brushes ad nauseum. Suppose hard to make a model look sexy with floss compared with toothbrush....
 
and floss more important than brushing.
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I wish I knew this twenty years ago.

I floss, brush and also use mouthwash. My teeth sometime just crumble. I also eat fruit, veg etc, and drink lots of milk.
 
markowitzman said:
Agree brand of tpaste irrelevant provided contains fluoride.
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Is you look in the ingredients of different toothpastes you'll notice different ppm of fluoride contained.

I wonder if there's a minimum ppm of fluoride which we should be looking for?
 
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