It has been a while since I posted so I thought I would update you on how I feel. It has been rough last few days with lots of family trauma a little too close to home. I thought about talking about how that affects me and my movement, but I thought about keeping it lighter would be better and more cathartic. So here goes…
I got this great new dental tool to floss with and I thought I had to tell you about it. Then I thought a few things to share so I'm going to make this resource blog a group for success. Introducing the must-have trio of products that make the Parkinson's mouth happy. This great new tool for flossing from T. Smile, simply called a dental flosser. Most flossing tools make you move the position of your hand this one has detachable floss heads that are shaped like a fork and allow you to approach the tooth head on without moving your stiff hand sideways. It sounds silly and minor but oh to floss easily!! It's the little things.
Next up is the "biotene” line of products. These items are meant to treat dry mouth. This is a common problem with Parkinson's disease as it is a side effect of several medications and the reduced mouth movement and gland productivity. Not only is this very uncomfortable and can negatively affect speech, but it also encourages tooth decay, which is a problem to avoid. I use the toothpaste and oral rinse daily and have the spray in my purse for as needed emergency moisture. What a difference! After a couple months of daily use, my dry mouth is not an issue anymore, what a relief. I highly recommend this product.
Last but not least is the WaterPik. After brushing and flossing, think your mouth is clean? Use the WaterPik and you will see that it is not! Truly amazing what a little stream of water at the gum line can do. It finds all the nooks and crannies that hold food particles hostage. I challenge you to try it – you will be using it daily, or several times a week at least.
I sound a little obsessed with oral hygiene. This may be a little true, but it's good to have good obsessions. Actually, with all that we deal with having Parkinson's disease, the last thing we need is dental problems on top of everything. So… Happy cleaning!
Here are the links to the products I mentioned. Look for the updated "recommended resources" section of this website in the next couple of days.
T.Smile 3rd Generation Dental Flosser 1 Handle + 100 Extra Strength Floss Heads, Evolutionary Clean, Pack of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F8QHMBK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WWrFDbEXK68YW
Biotene Dry Mouth Fluoride Toothpaste Fresh Mint Original 4.3 Oz. (2 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N679H76/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gZrFDbYRYZXKT
Waterpik Water Flosser Electric Dental Countertop Oral Irrigator For Teeth - Aquarius Professional, WP-660 White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFQQ0VU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_40rFDb63FMCWT
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