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Oral Care
As my hands grow weaker, I’m no longer able to hold my electric toothbrush. I’ve had my caregivers try helping brush, but I feel as if we’re not doing an adequate job. What do you do? Suggestions? I really would like to find a way to floss as well; if anyone has a trick! 😁
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Hmmm, I’m not sure if I have any suggestions for you yet. But I’m just curious as to why you feel others aren’t doing an adequate job brushing your teeth?
For me, I can’t open my mouth wide, so it’s tough for people to get to my back teeth. I’ve been having others brush my teeth for years now.
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Good question — I know we aren’t “hitting” areas especially towards the back, as I have limited opening as well. And I’m OCD with bad breath, and I know mine can be horrid at times. I use mouth wash, but it’s seems only temporary. I have searched online for floss ideas with small openings, but found little.
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I have a toothbrush with a flosser attached. Not sure if they sell them in the US? Here is the link to purchase them but it is an Australian website. Have you thought about water flosses?
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Hmm, similar to what Ellie is saying, have you tried a water pick? I haven’t, but I hear it works just as well as flossing. Also, I wonder if the nozzle will make it easier to get to those hard-to-reach places.
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I haven’t tried the water pick, but am tempted! I envisioned water squirting all over the bathroom walls, but maybe that’s okay, too! 🙂
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I bought one for my mom on Amazon Prime Day last year. That’s coming up again soon, so keep an eye out for a sale!
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