The one thing I can think of that was relatively inexpensive and totally game-changing is a simple handheld lemon juicer. The one I have is really fantastic, you just pop half a lemon on the squeezer part, squeeze the handles and the juice collects in a little reservoir and pours neatly out of the spout.
Until that point I was juicing lemons and limes by hand and oh my, the difference! I’ve had that thing for three years now, and it’s still a marvel.
That’s the one I have. The first time I used it, my teeth felt like a dentist cleaned them. And my dental visits are much quicker than they used to be.
I agree! I’ve been using one for about a year. I was so tired of sitting in the dentist’s chair for what seemed like days while the hygienist scraped the back of my bottom front teeth. She told me to try an electric toothbrush. I bought an Oral-B iO Series 2. It claims it removes 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush. What a difference it’s made!
I also have one and agree with both of you. Great invention!
I would also add that everyone should have a water-pik of some sort. Also recommended by my periodontist. It’s made a big difference in my trips to to the dental chair of torture.
A dental hygienist recommended I get one about five years ago.
I had known about electric toothbrushes for a while, but (incorrectly) assumed they were a gimmick. Finally bought one a couple years ago and happily discovered my assumption was very wrong: the oscillating rotational action of the brush head does a much better job at cleaning the teeth, and it’s better for the gums. My hygienist saw an immediate improvement. I think it’s paid for itself many times over. Best $50 I’ve ever spent.
I tried an electric toothbrush, once, I absolutely could not stand that vibration in my mouth. Unbearable to me. Obviously it doesn’t bother most people.
Whatever they’re using at the dentist’s doesn’t seem to do it. Different frequency, probably.
My toothbrush created an unbearable tickling sensation in my ear canals (yes, when inserted into my mouth, you wise-asses), like all of the little hairs inside were buzzing and tickling. I forced my way through the sensation for a couple of days and my ears/brain just adapted and the sensation went away.
I totally understand (what am I 18yo? totally, whatever dude ) But the first time I used it was “wait a minute,seriously?” Note, I have hearing aids that amplify all of the wrong sounds.
One thing that irritates me about most jacks is they have this little thingy for turning the screw to lift your car. I mean, here I have this lugwrench for removing the lugnuts (which you should do before lifting the car, as it is easier that way), so why should I have to mess with that jack thing when they could just have a hex head on the jack screw so that I can use the wrench instead?
(I realize that there are jacks like that, but why not all of the damn things?)
Because the arm of the lug wrench is long enough that you can only get half a turn before removing it and turning back to get another half turn. With the handle supplied with the sissor jack, you can just crank it on up or down.
My dentist also mentioned major improvement my very first visit after using an electric toothbrush (over 20 years ago for me). And the number of cavities I (and my sister - toothbrushes were birthday gift from grandmother) had went way down. Mind you, we were cavity-prone to start with.