i usually brush my teeth 3 times a day...is this ok? or will this hurt my teeth and gums? i know that if u brush 2 hard, u can get a receding gum line, and have to have ur gums graphed. i know this cuase my cousin had to get this done. but is it BAD to brush ur teeth 3 plus times a day??
2007-03-16 06:00:02 · 9 answers · asked by ○HiD○ 4 in Health ➔ Dental
o yeah, and whats a good battery or charge toothbrush that i can get for UNDER $100?
2007-03-16 06:13:33 · update #1
It depends on what you are brushing with and how you are brushing. You certainly can damage your teeth and gums with a hard brush or a heavy-handed assault on them. Your dentist or hygienist can watch you brush and advise you on the proper method. I recommend a Sonicare ultrasonic electric toothbrush. Let it do the job for you. Don't press hard enough to damage the brush head and you won't hurt your teeth either.
2007-03-16 06:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by LILOLEREDHEN 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had to have my gums filled in at least 3 or 4 times in my life time because of brushing 'too hard and the wrong way'. I stopped having this problem once I got a battery operated toothbrush.
You're supposed to brush at least 3x a day.
To answer your last question - I just get an oral B one off the shelf in the grocery store. Under $10 even (and usually I have a coupon).
2007-03-16 13:08:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dentist used to actually recommend u brush 3 times a day, but people started getting discouraged and not brushing at all. 3 times a day is fine as long as you're not making your gums bleed from brushing too hard and not brushing for more than 1 min. at a time. If your still worried about your gums I would recommend flossing or using mouthwash in place of a third brushing
2007-03-16 13:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by julilah2005 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should get an award for brushing your teeth 3 times a day. This is excellant.
2007-03-16 13:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so as long as you ARE NOT brushing too hard. I think everyone should brush at least twice - morning and evening - I do. And if I eat something sugary I will brush right away as I can feel the sugar on my teeth and i don't like it.
2007-03-16 13:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by Stefka 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, if you ask your dentist they will tell you brushing more times per day is better for your teeth; you do need to be careful that you don't brush too hard and that your tooth brush has soft bristles
2007-03-16 13:09:13 · answer #6 · answered by sangreal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
3 times a day is a good amount...
(but that whole "you have to brush for three minutes" thing is just rediculous)
2007-03-16 13:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by goingtothezoo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you dont brush too hard. it is good that you do this b/c any food that is left in your goes away.
2007-03-16 13:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by Kayley M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As far as i know you're suppose to brush after every meal.
2007-03-16 13:03:49 · answer #9 · answered by J P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋