That is the most aggressive recommendation I've seen anywhere. I think I've seen the recommendation for six months. If I use one toothbrush (electric) in the morning and a different one at night (manual) does that extend your change recommendation to 4 months for each?MangoMan wrote: ↑Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:15 pm Brush 3x/day. Change brush every 2 months. Run thru dishwasher every 2 weeks.
Floss at bedtime.
Use listerine before each brushing and/or flossing. It will not discolor your teeth. Chlorhexidine rinse will, but that is by Rx only.
Night guard is a good idea if ANY signs of grinding or clenching. Damage is slow and progressive.
Time between professional cleaning varies by patient. I have some that could come once a year or maybe less and be fine. I have others that should probably come every 2 months but don't.
Not sure why your guy would continue to practice at 73 unless he is bad with money or hates his wife and is trying to avoid her.
Holistic dentistry is a crock/scam in my opinion, YMMV.
Not sure what I will do when this ends. My son can take over my practice completely or I can continue part time. Prob depends on how draconian the new regulations to practice are and how serious the threat of ill health is to me. I am working now for fun, not necessity. Full time would be too much, but 12 hours per week is still enjoyable and my back is a lot happier.
Regarding the cleaning of the brush. Dr. Ellie recommends swishing the brush in Listerine for a few seconds and then rinsing it in water. Letting the brush dry for a full 24 hours -- hence the need for two different brushes. She says bacteria die with no moisture? Thus, if you used the same brush for both brushings it'd not sufficiently dry out and bacteria would continue to multiply on the brush.
Vinny