Question 1

unknown severe in the tooth flesh, no blood when brushing teeth but severe pain during and long time after. what's the cause of this ?

Accepted Answer

Carious lesion: Sounds like you've got deep decay in one of your teeth. Please see a dentist real soon for treatment.

Question 2

is there such a thing as brushing your teeth too often?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A soft or very soft toothbrush is best for excessive brushers this will be gentler on the teeth and gums
too much brushing., especially w/ a hard or medium toothbrush can result in excessive tooth erosion.
Plaque takes 24 hrs. To buildup, so brushing thoroughly  a few times daily is better than incomplete brushing more often.
Also, don't forget to floss!

Question 3

is brushing teeth with soda ok?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I am assuming you mean baking soda, which is an ingredient in many toothpastes.  Plain baking soda can be very abrasive and can cause wearing of the dental enamel.  I would not recommend brushing teeth with soda.

Question 4

when to start the habit of brushing teeth to my baby?

Accepted Answer

At around 4 months: Start cleaning your baby's teeth as soon as your child's  first baby  tooth starts to appear. The average age is 4-6 month. Congratulations!

Question 5

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 6

is it bad if i am skipping brushing teeth before going to bed?

Accepted Answer

Well, lets put it : Like this - it would be better if you were brushing them before bed.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

brushing teeth with baking powder makes it white. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Minimally: This may work minimally. Nothing wrong with trying, but don't expect anything substantial. It's best to discuss tooth whitening with your own dentist who can go over all the options, as well as the pros, cons and expectations of each.

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Unknown severe in the tooth flesh, no blood when brushing teeth but severe pain during and long time after. what's the cause of this ?

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Is there such a thing as brushing your teeth too often?

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When to start the habit of brushing teeth to my baby?

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Could brushing your teeth too hard cause fatal oral diseases?

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Is it bad if i am skipping brushing teeth before going to bed?

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