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Thu, Jan-05-06, 10:52

ShayKNJ

Senior Member

Posts: 2,772

Plan: low carb
Stats: 185/177/145 Female 5 feet 5 inches

BF:Too much/21%/22%
Progress: 20%

Location: North Carolina

I am wondering why you would have to swallow the lemon misture. Couldn't you just use it as a mouthwash?

My dentist commented on how I was brushing much better and I did not have as much plaque. The reason for this I believe is the electric toothbrush. It has not receeded my gumline. My periodontist recommends it to help massage your gums and keep them healthy.

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#32 ^

Thu, Jan-05-06, 12:35

locarbbarb locarbbarb is offline

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Posts: 4,732

Plan: <1250 cal - Flexitarian
Stats: 243/199/130 Female 5'3.5"

BF:57%/Ugh/22%
Progress: 39%

Location: Phoenix,AZ(sun's surface)

Just my 2 cents:

I got the Sonicare electric toothbrush, and it made my gums receed.

No problems with the manual toothbrush, though.

Lanny and Duparc - thanks for the info on the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar! I intend to try it!

#33 ^

Thu, Jan-05-06, 13:21

Nancy LC

Experimenter

Posts: 25,866

Plan: DDF
Stats: 202/185.4/179 Female 67

BF:
Progress: 72%

Location: San Diego, CA

http://www.irishhealth.com/?level=4&id=4568

Quote:

However the researchers add that for those who enjoy the feel of an electric toothbrush and who can afford it, they can be assured that 'it is as least as effective as traditional brushing and that there is no evidence that it will cause more injuries to the gum'.

#34 ^

Thu, Jan-05-06, 18:08

Duparc

New Member

Posts: 586

Plan: self-designed
Stats: 216/189/190 Male tad under 6'

BF:
Progress: 104%

Location: Kirriemuir, Scotland

I tried the mixture of the lemon juice and cider vinegar but it was far too acidic so returned to the cider vinegar which I find excellent for oral hygiene.