starla_c
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Dentists recommend three times per day. Morning, noon and evening. It is not bad to brush right after eating. |
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stick man
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In the morning, after meals and before bed. |
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painfully_honest
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No, but you should brush them when you wake up and definately before you go to sleep. |
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rolled oats
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after meals |
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Rebecca T
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no its not going to kill u |
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presh
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yes you will damage the gums and the teeth...........brush 2 times a day morning and night, with soft or medium multitufted toothbrush......not an electric one.....use a fluoride toothpaste. brush with vertical strokes all around the mouth especially on the insides of the tooth where your tongue touches. spend about 5 mins atleast. after you have brushed just 1 gentle rinse with water......mind you no more than 1. leave the toothpaste inside the mouth it works very well to reduce decay. after than in half and hour use a mouthwash and after spitting the mouthwash out dont rinse with water. use a floss or teepee brush once a week and go to a dentist once a year. if you have any decay ispite of this I will treat you for free |
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smmrbrz
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At least 3x a day and floss between eating meals. |
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mary jane
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first thing in the morning, nothing as bad as morning breath, if possible brush after every meal with a soft toothbrush and always brush before bed |
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apple84
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I think 6 time a day is too much- you will eventually strip the enamel coating from your teeth. I read that it is good to bruch your teeth before you eat breakfast as it protects your teeth from what you are about to eat. |
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Angelia S
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If you could only brush one time a day it is defiantly before bed because you are not moving your mouth which produces saliva to wash away bacteria that causes tooth decay.asRDA |
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clairelou_lane
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Before you eat is the best time to brush them |
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John
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I brush mine once a day, in the morning... Probably should do it more but i use a firm brush and don't want damage the enamel.
Unless I'm on a promise ;o)
Just morning and night would be best. |
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spoofred
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after every meal to stop the plaque building up, i think 6 times in one day is a bit extreme and will cost u a fortune on toothpaste |
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ate008
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NO, it is best to brush your teeth within 10 to 15 minutes of eating or drinking, especially food or drink with sugar. Most of the damage is done within the first 20 minutes. |
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Emily E
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6 times may be too much, you could be wearing down the enamel. brushing after each meal is sufficient. always use a soft toothbrush and flossing is very important, too! |
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ya girl
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after each meal, but most people just brush them when they wake up and before they go to bed. |
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Mr Sandman
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Right before a torrid love-making session |
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oliveirasgirl2000
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after every meal, but usually after breakfast, and before bed. |
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Diana
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After each meal and before bed. Don't forget to floss. |
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after you eat in the morning and at night |
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Ask Me
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You don't want to brush them to much or to hard. If you do you can harm your teeth and gums. Usually twice a day or after every meal is enough. If you are worried about your breath get some sugar free mints or gum. |
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Nicky
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morning and night - more than that can cause problems as too much flouride can cause tooth decay. It is not a bad thing to brush them after foods such as sweets and sugary puds as it reduces the acid in the mouth. |
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angelinyourdreams99_us
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morning, night and after meals i say is normal. 6 times is a bit obessive dont ya think |
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Eugene
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Brushing after everytime you eta is best. |
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BeC
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That's probably the best time!! But really - I have no dental background so I don't know for sure. Just logical thinking. |
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blue
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It's fantastic that you brush right after you've eaten. If you have time to brush 6 times a day, that's great. BUT dentists advise you to use a SOFT brush, to avoid gum damage. Plus, the method of brushing is important to avoid gum damage. Don't brush back and forth, do brush softly up and down and in small circles. The usual advice is morning, noon, and night, or after each main meal. |
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hehmommy
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Well if you have the time then I say after meals, but most dentists will tell you once on the morning and in the evening before you go to bed is enough to keep healthy teeth. It is most important to thouroughly floss before bedtime too. This is even more important than brushing. Flossing gets under the teeth and misses all the junk that brushes do. |
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psych_78
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It's ok to brush them 6 times a day so long as you don't brush too hard as you will erode your gums and also possible the enamel! As for brushing after meals I do not suggest that. I was in the dentist the other day reading a leaflet which was about acid erosion and basically it says not to brush your teeth straight after a meal because the acid softens the enamel and thus if you brush your teeth straight after a meal you're more like to erode the enamel. The leaflet says you should wait at least 30-40 mins after eating if you wish to brush your teeth after meals. |
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TC
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6 times a day is too much. You could wear away your tooth enamel and this will actually make you more likely to get decay. Be sure to use the softest bristle brush you can.
Brush your teeth only after eating. If you have such OCD that you feel terrified about the state of your mouth between meals, use an antiseptic mouthwash instead of brushing yet again. Be sure to use floss so that your brushings really count. |
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Dr. Albert, DDS (UNITED STATES)
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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS: THERE ARE ALWAYS BACTERIA IN THE MOUTH. WHAT YOU DON'T WANT TO DO IS TO LET ALL THESE BACTERIA FESTER AND GROW WHILE YOU SLEEP. YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG BRUSHING AFTER YOU EAT, BUT YOU MUST NOT FORGET TO BRUSH BEFORE BEDTIME. 3 TIMES PER DAY IS BEST.2 TIMES A DAY IS MORE PRACTICALFOR MOST PEOPLE. |
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Hisham
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@ night, before bed! |
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