Question 1

just woke up went to brush my teeth & gargle with salt water and i noticed the whitish color stuff i had in my extraction site is not there. normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Over time the coloration of the extraction site changes until it eventually looks the same as the surrounding tissue. Nothing to be concerned with.

Question 2

in what order should i perform: brushing of teeth, rinsing/gargling with salt water, and use of listerine?

Accepted Answer

Order: Floss first brush seconed rinse last. You do not need to rinse with salt water and over the counter mouth wash both. One or the other is enough. I personally prefer warm salt water.

Question 3

could brushing your teeth too hard cause fatal oral diseases?

Accepted Answer

Probalbly not: Brushing your teeth too hard especially not using a soft toothbrush could cause your gums to recede. A study in 2010 found that poor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk of other heart problems such as heart attack or stroke. “these findings contribute to the understanding of the relationship of gum disease with heart disease. Definitely brush your teeth but do not be too aggressive.

Question 4

could you get cavities by not brushing your teeth for a month?

Accepted Answer

The start of: Carious lesions will occur, but your teeth will not melt away. Most likely these "cavities" will not be deep enough to see or even treat, but the decalcified enamel can further break down over time. I don't even want to discuss the bad breath you would have after a month.

Question 5

can brushing your teeth with abraisive toothpast cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Probably : Using a strong abrasive agent can cause wearing of the dental enamel.  Toothpastes in us are fda regulated and tend to have optimal abrasives.

Question 6

can you tell me docs, is brushing your teeth hard bad for them?

Accepted Answer

It is nnot good: Enamel can wear like anything else.  The harder the bristle and the more abrasive the toothpaste, the more likely the damage.

Question 7

what temperature of water should be used when brushing your teeth?

Accepted Answer

Water temp: It doesn't matter. Use whatever is comfortable.

Question 8

is it good to brush teeth with toothpaste then brush again without?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It's the toothebrush that cleans your teeth.  Toothpaste makes your mouth taste good and gives you the benefits of fluoride, whitening agents, etc.  Use a pea-sized dollop of toothpaste.  Any more than that and you are brushing toothpaste, not brushing teeth.

Question 9

wondering if it's better to floss before or after brushing your teeth?

Accepted Answer

I prefer - Before: When you floss, you are loosening debris from between the teeth, that you will then brush and finally rinse away.

Question 10

can we brush teeth 3 times a day: morning afternoon night? is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Brushing with proper technique (Google the modified Bass method) 3x a day is ideal.

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Just woke up went to brush my teeth & gargle with salt water and i noticed the whitish color stuff i had in my extraction site is not there. normal?

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In what order should i perform: brushing of teeth, rinsing/gargling with salt water, and use of listerine?

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