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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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You Can’t Even Replace The Battery in the “Green” Suri Toothbrush (www.ifixit.com)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 17 hours ago

Yes they do. Plaque buildup leads to gingivitis and cavities. It is in one's best interest to reduce plaque not because it makes your teeth look good, but because it will help you not have receding gums when you are older which leads to exposed roots, root canals, tooth replacements, etc...

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3652371/

Here is a long term study

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6619286/

Both probing depth and clinical detachment loss of the teeth were improved with an electric toothbrush.