Question 1

how are brushing teeth once and brushing teeth twice a day different?

Accepted Answer

Not a lot: You mouth will feel fresher more often. A Fluoride toothpaste will add to the decay resistance. Proper flossing and brushing once a day is far better than brushing 2 or 3 times a day.

Question 2

brushing teeth 3 times a day and still yellow and smelly?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Brushing your teeth will help, however the yellowness can be due to tartar build up and need to be cleaned by hygienist
smelliness can be due to bacteria on the tongue, use a tongue scraper and rinse with otc product.

Question 3

is there such thing as brushing teeth too much? i brush my teeth at least 5 times a day; when i wake up, before i go to bed, after every meal, and sometimes more. i have really white teeth as a result but can brushing so much be bad at all? also when i br

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, you can over-brush your teeth.  As a matter of fact, you can cause irreparable damage to you're teeth and gums.  Teeth can, and will be abraded, and so will your gums.
It is not how many times you brush that us important, but how well you do it.
Have your dentist evaluate your brushing technique.  If it is good, twice a day will suffice.

Question 4

i brush my tongue when brushing teeth; although it is always white and furry through the day. could this be due to not drinking enough water?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Although it might be normal anatomy, or something else. Honestly, it's hard to say without actually clinically examining you. My recommendation would be to have your own dentist examine you and tell you for sure.

Question 5

please help me i keep gagging so much every day when brushing teeth or at dentist it doesnt stop im at my wits end blood test come negative?

Accepted Answer

Gag reflex: Ask your Dentist if there is a topical anesthetic desensitizing mouth rinse available OTC.

Question 6

can brushing your teeth with whitiinging toothpaste then other kinds of paste 3 times a day cause white spots and lines near the gum line?

Accepted Answer

No: Brushing will not cause white spots.  White spots are caused by sugars and acids in foods and drinks.  The white spots are the first sign of decay.  So see your dentist regularly  and think about changing your diet.

Question 7

started brushing teeth 3-4 times/day & rinsing with salt water. getting canker sores a bit more often now. can my change in oral hygiene cause this?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: You may be overdoing it, traumatically injuring your soft tissues and your teeth.  Please review your oral hygiene regimen with your Dentist or Hygienist who can evaluate it’s efficacy.  For example, if you do not floss or WaterPik daily you greatly increase the chance of tooth loss due to gum disease.  Please seek professional guidance.

Question 8

how often should you take xylitol/day.

should you rinse with xylitol before brushing teeth so if you have an acidic mouth (like me) you aren't brushing acid into teeth?

if you rinse with xylitol for 5m.  how long will it work at cavity prevention?

Accepted Answer

: IF you have an acidic saliva content in mouth rinse with a combination of   Water and Hydrogen Peroxide also brush with a little baking soda, all will lower the acid content. To prevent cavities brush and floss.

Question 9

having issue with gums bleeding randomly, issues with gum loss/recession i'm flossing two times a day and brushing teeth two times a day - issues still persist no signs of white in mouth taking gingival mouthwash - no help red boil in mouth no soda?

Accepted Answer

: Gum disease.  Using Meth?  You need to see a dentist. While you still have teeth.  ;-)

Question 10

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.

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Is there such thing as brushing teeth too much? i brush my teeth at least 5 times a day; when i wake up, before i go to bed, after every meal, and sometimes more. i have really white teeth as a result but can brushing so much be bad at all? also when i br

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I brush my tongue when brushing teeth; although it is always white and furry through the day. could this be due to not drinking enough water?

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Please help me i keep gagging so much every day when brushing teeth or at dentist it doesnt stop im at my wits end blood test come negative?

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Can brushing your teeth with whitiinging toothpaste then other kinds of paste 3 times a day cause white spots and lines near the gum line?

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Started brushing teeth 3-4 times/day & rinsing with salt water. getting canker sores a bit more often now. can my change in oral hygiene cause this?

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How often should you take xylitol/day. should you rinse with xylitol before brushing teeth so if you have an acidic mouth (like me) you aren't brushing acid into teeth? if you rinse with xylitol for 5m. how long will it work at cavity prevention?

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Having issue with gums bleeding randomly, issues with gum loss/recession i'm flossing two times a day and brushing teeth two times a day - issues still persist no signs of white in mouth taking gingival mouthwash - no help red boil in mouth no soda?

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Is brushing teeth with soda ok?

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