English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português 繁體中文 Bahasa Indonesia Tiếng Việt ภาษาไทย
All categories

I don't get it... When I'm at my friends house, We brush then spit out the toothpaste. But when I'm at home my family says I should rinse with water to clean out the dirty stuff. In movies I see it both ways.
So, rinse or spit?

2007-11-13 16:23:02 · 5 answers · asked by sugaholic 2 in Health Dental

5 answers

Here's the proper way of brushing your teeth:

1. Floss
2. Brushing your teeth. Brush each tooth...sounds ridiculous I know...circle around each tooth to get them clean. The best tooth brush to use is Soft or Medium. Don't use Hard because the bristles are tough on the gums
3. Brush for about 3 minutes and be sure to brush your tongue. That's where all the bad breath comes from.
4. Rinse a couple of times to get the paste out. Not only does the paste rinse out but also food particles.

Take care of your teeth (=

2007-11-13 17:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Creepy 4 · 1 1

Brushing is the single most effective way of preserving teeth. Brush teeth with a soft or medium brush twice a day, in the morning and before going to bed at night. Brushing after each meal is ideal. If brushing can only be done once a day, then it is best to do it at bedtime.

Replace the brush every 6 months or earlier if the bristles get frayed. Gentle brushing of the tongue and the roof of the mouth will also help to remove germs and prevent bad breath. The best way to brush the teeth is to follow the small dental ridges and brush along them, i.e., from the base of the tooth to the tip.

Flossing removes germs and food particles from between the teeth and along the gum line. It removes food particles that are not removed by brushing. The floss should be inserted between the teeth, using a gentle sawing motion. It should then be moved up and down the side of each tooth.

It is better to use a fluoride toothpaste.

Use of antibacterial mouthwashes reduces plaque.

Annual dental checkups are recommended to remove any plaque (which may develop in-spite of daily brushing and flossing), check the teeth for cavities, check the gums for infection or swelling and the mouth for early signs of cancer.

2007-11-14 01:45:20 · answer #2 · answered by Rohit 4 · 0 0

Rinse

2007-11-14 01:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by zoeysmomma28 4 · 1 0

rinse

2007-11-14 00:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

MOVIES ARE JUST MOVIES. REALITY AND PRACTICAL SENSE HAVE YOU RINSING.

2007-11-14 02:45:36 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0 0

fedest.com, questions and answers