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Are electric toothbrush and waterpik good for teeth?

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Dr. John Calvert answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Can be helpful: Those devices can be very helpful in removing food and debris from your teeth. The most important thing to remove is plaque and bacteria. To completely do this, flossing is a must. It is the only thing that will get between the teeth and gums where the bacteria congregates. Keep up the good work.

Answered 12/4/2018

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