2006-10-09 16:23:09 · 22 answers · asked by tommygarrett57 2 in Health ➔ Dental
No, I have a patient who is addicted to brushing, she is literally wearing away the enamel and the yellow dentin is showing. Brush 2 minutes 3X a day.
2006-10-10 02:17:36 · answer #1 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude! You will damage the enamel on your teeth, brushing that long!
Use a toothpaste with a gentle whitener and only brush about 3-5 minutes 2 times a day, in the morning and before bed, after meals. Don't scrub hard with your brush either, you will cause your teeth and gums to become very sensitive. I found that drinking water with lemons helped mine become whiter. May not work for you, but worth a try. Hope this helps, good luck!
2006-10-09 23:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you use something that been specifically designed to whiten your teeth. Years ago people used a combination of Baking Soda and salt, but the salt was to abrasive and over a long period it would take the enamel off.
Its best to get a tooth whitener at the Drug Store. Their are several good ones on the market and you don't have to brush 15 minutes.
2006-10-09 23:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY, IT WILL JUST RUIN UR GUMS....
brush ur teeth in a up/down direction, it makes them whiter.. like on the top teeth brush from top to bottom not side to side etc... also use a whitening toothpaste before u go to sleep and and u wake up, they make ur teeth whiter
2006-10-09 23:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should not brush your teeth for 15 minutes, dentists recommend 3 minutes. You are removing too much tooth enamel and messing with your gums, which can start bleeding and you can easily get an infection. Try Crest Whitening Strips, they worked wonderful for me. Hope this helps.
2006-10-09 23:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by Solomia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I recommend you to do this
1. Brush for 3 mins with a pro spin brush. whitening (its only like $8 i think, and battery/head is replaceable
2. Use a whitening toothpaste w/baking soda
3. Use Listerine Pro Whitening
4. use the crest white strips to remove any stains you have now, only use what you need, i think only people with the worst case needs the whole box, i only used it for a few days and they were white
2006-10-09 23:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your dentist, using a whitening toothpaste and strips (Crest works) will whiten your teeth. Brushing too often is going to slowly strip the enamel from your teeth and begin the process of them decaying.
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2006-10-10 01:40:04 · answer #7 · answered by Deity 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no!! that is bad for your gums and brushing is for cleaning, I suggest the New Pro health Crest toothpaste and Pro health mouth wash. It's recommended by my dentist and the mouth wash will help whiten your teeth and you should floss. If you really want your teeth white then use crest white strips and always see a dentist once a year for cleaning and for cavities.
2006-10-09 23:36:37 · answer #8 · answered by sogullablegurly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will only be as white as they are too be you can brush for an hour but that does not make them whiter you have a certain color to your enamel and that is what it will be if you want them whiter try goin to the dentist and get them bleached
2006-10-10 01:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by penelope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 mins? You'll brush the enamel right off your teeth! See your dentist- they can whiten them way better then any old toothpaste or brushing can..
2006-10-09 23:31:19 · answer #10 · answered by bellagirlinchicago 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋