2007-03-27 03:25:27 · 7 answers · asked by trixi 1 in Health ➔ Dental
As long as you are doing all three, the staff at your dental office will applaud you. I normally brush my teeth and tongue, floss (to get where the toothbrush can't reach), and then use mouthwash to rinse out what I got with the floss. I do this three times a day, but i'm a dental assistant and am obssesed with keeping my teeth clean. Happy brushing and flossing...lol
2007-03-27 03:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by Maria E 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on your teeth and the spaces in between the teeth. Not everyone has "perfect teeth." Most patients are advised to (1) Floss (2) Brush (3) Mouthwash, this is to remove plaque and particles in between the teeth and "under the gums," then brush all the particles, plaque and bacteria away and finally rinse with water or an antiseptic mouthwash. Now this is an ideal dental situation.
IF you have "large spaces" or "gaps" in between your teeth from "recession" or have had "perio surgery," you may have more "difficulty" in removing particles and keeping your teeth and gums clean. Some have found that the best method for them is; brushing first, to remove the large food particles that are trapped inbetween the gaps or spaces that flossing just leaves behind, then follow with flossing and a thorough rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash. Patients with large spaces actually have "more difficulty" in removing food particles "since the floss goes under the gum" to remove plaque and "may leave" the food particle there trapped where the brush sometimes has difficulty getting this out but "does a better job" of it. In these patients we advise the use of "super floss" or "proxy brushes" or "expanding floss" as an aid in removing the particles and plaque prior to the normal flossing and brushing and mouthwash.
The main thing is to do each "well" and at least twice a day for the best results. Do whatever works well for you and your teeth. If you are having difficulty as I've described above, just ask your dentist for advice. I'm sure he will have lots of different dental aids that can assist you in maintaining a thorough cleaning twice a day based on your dental problems.
Hope I've been of some help and good luck!
2007-03-27 04:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are meant to brush, then floss, then use mouthwash, because you need to loosen the plaque from the teeth, then loosen the plaque from inbetween the teeth, and then to get all of the excess plaque away, gargle and move the mouthwash around the mouth, it does help
2007-03-27 04:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by bodebo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brush, floss,and rinse I thing is the right order.
2007-03-27 03:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by cvlotaros 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In that order! Not to sound gross, but you floss to get the big stuff that your toothbrush won't reach- then brush to get the plaque off your teeth- then rinse out the debris.
2007-03-27 03:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by ashley's atarax 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's floss, brush, and then mouthwash. floss is to remove the gunk between your teeth. brush to remove the gunk you just got out from between your teeth. and mouthwash to leave a fresh feeling.
2007-03-27 08:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
brush, floss mouthwash is what I do
2007-03-27 03:33:26 · answer #7 · answered by brian 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋