I know about brushing and flossing and going to the dentist regularly, but is there anything else? For instance:
Does an increase in calcium intake help my teeth?
Does rinse help or hinder?
Is there anything I can add to my toothpaste to help (like baking soda)?
How effective is chewing gum?
Will brushing my teeth right away be more effective than waiting 10 or 20 minutes?
Or any other tips would be great.
2007-01-04 03:56:17 · 8 answers · asked by JudasHero 5 in Health ➔ Dental
By the way, if I were to use mouth wash/rinse, how often should I use it? I've heard using it too often can actually cause your teeth to deteriorate.
2007-01-04 04:01:59 · update #1
And I forgot! Electric toothbrush vs. regular toothbrush; which is better and why?
2007-01-04 04:03:50 · update #2
Fluoride is the number one thing you can do to help prevent decay.
Calcium will help.
Rinsing with Listerine will help.
Baking soda and peroxide are good for whitening.
Sugar free gum can help get the saliva working to break down the sugars.
Brushing your teeth right after you eat is always a good idea as well.
But Fluoride is number one.
The controversy over the use of Fluoride ended years ago except for in the lunatic fringe circles.
2007-01-04 03:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by Barrett G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How does fluoride help my teeth?
Fluoride works in three ways.
Fluoride makes teeth more resistant to decay by strengthening the tooth surface.
Fluoride interferes with the growth of the bacteria that cause cavities.
Fluoride helps to repair the early stages of tooth decay.
Fluoride can help strengthen baby teeth before they come through the gums by building fluoride into their structure. The main effect is when teeth erupt through the gums. If fluoride is present in saliva, teeth will continually be exposed to small levels of fluoride, which helps strengthen the tooth surface. Fluoridated water is the best way to achieve this.
2007-01-04 04:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Waffles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U R on the right rack.
Ensuring adequate calcium intake will help your teeth and your bones.
Fluoride which is in most drinking water helps to prevent cavities, I know there is con traverse about this and other problems.
Baking soda may help keep them whiter, esp. if made into a paste with peroxide.
Chewing gum is effected after a meal ( within 30 min) when you can't brush.
Brushing after meals is helpful
2007-01-04 04:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
gum is actually bad for your teeth, just avoid soda, drink milk, and water...
and rinsing helps with the plaque, but just brush a few times a day,
and calcium can help too
be healthy, and eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies
2007-01-04 03:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by darkshadow300200 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
* eat more vegetables and fruits, it will strenghten the teeth
* avoid coffee and tea, it give brown color to the teeth
* avoid smoking for the same reason
* dont open cans/bottles by your teeth. it can break them
* dont brush too hard
* drink water after eating sweets
* you can brush your teeth at least 2X a day
2007-01-04 04:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes calcium is very important to have nice teeth. Eat enough cheeses and drink enough milk.
2007-01-04 03:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Jude! Take a trip to the dentist and have them all yanked! Then you can keep your new ones healthy every night by soaking them in vinegar!
2007-01-04 03:59:08 · answer #7 · answered by Brian H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a water pik. You wouldn't believe whats still stuck in there.
2007-01-04 03:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋