everyone keeps telling me to do something about it
2006-11-03 06:32:49 · 32 answers · asked by varun k 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It's actually bad for your gums, not your teeth. You're brushing for way too long.
2006-11-03 06:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
holy crap dude!
no no no bad for the enamel and gums.
brush the teeth for 4 minutes at the most.
there's no need for 15 minutes let alone a full 4 minutes.. just brush until the scum and dirt is off.. where you get that smooth feel with your tongue.. then brush the tongue... brush the gums gently and of course before all that floss.
floss is just a moment... all the teeth get the junk out... then brush... then rinse with mouthwash..
that's it the whole process shouldn't take 6 minutes.
long term brushing can damage gums and teeth.
2006-11-03 06:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is 'everyone' suggesting that you do, brush more or less?
I get work done at a dental school. They told me that it's best to go in circles rather than up/down or sideways, use a soft brush, and pay particular attention to the inside of the lower front teeth. That's because I smoke and drink coffee and that area gets stained badly.
2006-11-03 06:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by modulo_function 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that would depend on if you are an overly agressive brusher. I used to brush my teeth that long as well. Since then I have gotten over it and lowered the time to about 5 minutes. It's alot more important that you spend time everyday FLOSSING.
2006-11-03 06:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 15 minutes will hurt your gums even if you are using a soft bristle brush...You only need a full three minutes.
Most electric tooth brushes are set for three minutes. Think about getting one. Use the extra minutes for flossing, gargling and using mouthwash.
Brushing too long isn't bad for your teeth, its hard on your gums and your gums will start to recede as you get older. Since gums hold your teeth in place it will eventually be bad for your teeth.
2006-11-03 06:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Brushing for this long can do damage to the enamel of your teeth. In the long run your teeth will look yellow and damaged. Brush for 3 minutes max!
2006-11-03 06:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by Old Mad One 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
15 minutes is way too long to be brushing your teeth. 2-3 minutes is enough, but if you do it for as long as you are, you're wearing away the enamel much faster and that's what keeps your teeth nice and strong
2006-11-03 06:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I was always told 2-4 Minutes (depending if you use an Ultra Sonic Toothbrush or manual)
2006-11-03 06:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the dentists that work at my clinic, as long as your not brushing really hard, on a normal circumstance there shouldnt be any harm...so brush gently! Your gums are precious
2006-11-03 06:37:14 · answer #9 · answered by Nicole P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it is bad for your teeth. i am a brushing teeth fanatic, and i have very clean teeth, but i also have a little nasty thing call recieving gums. extreamly painfull! its right at your gum line, and it feels like you have a cavity. i would not risk getting that. and if you do feel like you have to brush for that long, don't use toothpaste. it will lessen your chances
2006-11-03 06:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by Hayley B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋