can there be really no supposed time interval for brushing your teeth?

Question

How bad is it to brush your teeth 10-20 times a day?

Answer 1

Time interval ?: The amount of time between brushing your teeth, in the morning and at night ? If you can please rephrase i will try to answer.

Answer 2

It doesn't matter: It's not about how often you brush, or if you use time interval, it's about how well you brush.

Answer 3

After every meal: The recommended time to brush your teeth is after each meal..Flossing is advisable as well.

Answer 4

How good are you?: Dental plaque takes about 24 hours to reach it's most destructive state. If you are a rock star at brushing and flossing your teeth and you can remove all of the plaque than once. Since that isn't likely, i usually advise people to brush 2 to 3 times a day. There are many opinions on this but the most effective time to brush is right before bedtime. Take your time and do it right! :).

Answer 5

3 x per day: Ideally 3 times per day.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

No: Brushing your teeth too aggressively can damage your teeth and gums. Always use the softest brush you can buy, and gently but thoroughly clean all surfaces at least 2x/day. But don't worry, nobody dies from brushing too much or too hard. Quite the opposite....You will live longer.

Answer 8

NO: Brushing your teeth too hard may cause your gums to recede, exposing your root surfaces, resulting with tooth sensitiivity.

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

Depends on brush: Most toothpastes are designed to be abrasive. The damage you're referring to is prob wto the gums which is usu caused by a hard brush. Use only soft brush.

Answer 11

Yes: Use soft tooth brush.

Answer 12

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.

Answer 13

No: Brushing with soda or soft drinks would expose your teeth to high levels of phosphoric acid and sugar, a deadly combination in softening the enamel and exposing your teeth to decay very quickly and rapidly.

Answer 14

Baking Soda?: The baking soda works as an abrasive, much like coarse sandpaper vs fine grit sand paper. I discourage the use of baking soda... Even in toothpaste as i feel it is too abrasive for teeth.

Answer 15

Gag reflex: A hyperactive gag reflex may develope after several instances may have happened previously, whether from food or another object. I would suggest going to a hypnotherapist or get a self hypnosis cdvor download.

Answer 16

Toothpaste: Provided you haven't changed your toothbrush recently you may be having a gag reaction to your toothpaste. Try using toothpaste which foams less & has a flavor you favor.

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