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Should you brush your teeth a second time without toothpaste but with cold water a good idea? i always do this after brushing with toothpaste
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Why?: Brushing a second time with or without toothpaste is unnecessary and may cause harm if you spend more than about two minutes total. Have your own dentist examine you for tooth and gum health and demonstrate to him/her how you brush and floss.
Answered 4/5/2020
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