2007-10-31 01:20:25 · 15 answers · asked by runners_world9 1 in Health ➔ Dental
You need to floss and brush twice a day.
2007-10-31 01:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by logsdodl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,flossing along with brushing is the best and use a water pick every other day. I have used a water pick for the last 45 years and I swear buy it. A dentist in florida told me a water pick would do no good after he cut away gum the had swelled over a wisdom tooth--he said the gum would come back over the tooth and using a water pick would do no good.HE WAS WRONG. If food particles get lodged in hard to get places or below the gum line then the water pick will take care of it also removing bacteria---you won't need mouth wash unless you have stomach problems which in some cases cause bad breath--also the bigest culprit in a fowel smelling mouth is gum disease and rotting teeth plus a heavily coated tounge. Smoking is also a cause bad breath. Arnie
2007-10-31 01:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by arnie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flossing and visiting a dentist on a regular basis for routine checkups can help prevent a major problem in the future.
To help control bad breath, brush your tongue. Be sure to replace your toothbrush about every 3 mos as they tend to lose effectiveness after proper brushing. I would even take what I called my work brushing kit to brush after lunch.
I know it sounds pretty compulsive but do you really want to have dentures?
2007-10-31 01:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by Carol T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is misconception that bad breath is related to teeth, bad breath can come from the teeth but quite often it doesn't. Plaque on your tongue-white coating can cause bad breathe- using a tongue scrapper or brushing your tongue will help with this. Also stomach problems can cause bad breathe. Calculus buildups behind your teeth can also cause bad breathe. Mouthwash will only mask it for a short period. see a dentist to real out your teeth and have a clean and if it is not coming from mouth see a GP for further investigation.
2016-05-26 04:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by christian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! It depends on your brushing techniques as well and if you floss. Most importantly you need to visit your dentist on a regular basis to make sure everything looks good and they can give you individualized tips on what you need to do to keep your teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues healthy and cancer-free. Oral cancer is on the rise #6 on the list of leading cancers
2007-10-31 01:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to floss too. You have to get the food out from between your teeth. I'm amazed at the poor oral hygiene many people have. It's almost like they can't wait for dentures. I'm glad you are concerned.
2007-10-31 01:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by conusgypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to floss in order to get rid of the food between your teeth or you will start to decay there.
2007-10-31 01:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by abdiver12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you need to floss! Buy a waterpick. It is easy to use and highly effective.
2007-10-31 01:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if u want it to be...
try using gum alert near the dental ile to keep your gums healthy.
use floss.
& try using mouth trident recover!
works like a charm ...;D
--Kileigh
2007-10-31 01:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listerene contains alcohol which is bad for your teeth, not good. Try using Dentyl ph which has no alcohol & ph neutral.
2007-10-31 01:24:32 · answer #10 · answered by tedrfandthedog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋