okay, so is it true that non-electric tooth brushes are better than electric tooth brushes?
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well, kind of.  you can get your teeth more thoroughly cleaned with a normal tooth brush, but if your lazy and don't brush your teeth very well i'd go with electric. i'm not a dentist but i did just ask my dad that.  he's not a dentist but whatever. plus sftt is important, so  i guess it doesn't  matter if it's  electric  or not
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I know you said excluding toothpaste, but have you tried the new Luminous?  I was in the same boat, and it was suggested to me, and I am very happy with the results!\n\nSorry!
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I think that is true..it is cleaner to eat off your bathroom floor than your kitchen...I dont see how this is hard to beleive...a bathroom is clean and is full of cleaning material, think about it shampoo, soap. What do you do in a bathroom...get clean, brush teeth. A kitchen is full of rotting food crumbs, and disgusting remnants of meat juices, fungus and bacteria.
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My dentist recomends an electric toothbrush so I'd say they're alright.
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LOL - I think you're probably ok, unless you don't shower or brush your teeth.  Never underestimate the power of good oral hygiene.
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Toothbrushes are not that costly... go buy a new one.
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Probably you would not notice much of a difference. In fact if you used electric heat you wouln't notice any difference at all (at least in the winter). The reason is the amount of electricity an appliance uses is pretty much proportional to the amount of heat it generates. If you really want to save electricity get rid of your oven, refrigerator, toaster, hair dryer, basically any appliance which generates a lot of heat.
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Teeth cleaning removes the tartar from your teeth whereas bleaching your teeth removes the stains from the enamel and below. \n\nA cleaning is like scraping dirt off of a white shirt. a bleaching gets the stains that are left.
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The whole reason to brush your teeth in the first place is so get rid of plaque and bacteria. By that, if you brush before you eat you're getting rid of germs, then by eating after you brush you're only inviting more bacteria to grow until the next time you brush. The bacteria is what makes your breath smell bad so....you should definately brush AFTER you eat in the morning. Any dentist will tell you the same.
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As long as you oral hygiene is good, you don't have to worry much. In the absence of certain medicines, smoking, tea, coffee, curry, etc. it is a slow process. If your concern is based on esthetics, then better start looking for affordable teeth whitening system/product to address it.
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No it does not. Brushing makes your teeth whiter.\n\n       -I know this because my dads a Dentist
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which toothpaste cleans the best, which paper towel is the strongest.\ngo to \nwww.ScienceProject.com \nwww.all-science-fair-projects.com\nwww.scifair.org\nhttp://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/science-fairs.shtml
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Yes, it is possible to brush your teeth too much or too hard.  It can cause the gums to become extremely sensitive and it can also wear the enamel down on your teeth.  When brushing, make sure to use a soft bristled toothbrush.  Brush 2-3 times a day for at least 2 minutes and use a circular motion or sweeping motion away from the gumline rather than brushing back and forth.  Brushing back and forth creates more force against the teeth.
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Just stick it on the charger.  How long do you think it is going to last anyway?  The batteries will keep it going fine like that for 5 years.  \n\nWhat does it matter if it lasts a week or 10 mins when you only brush your teeth for 2 min?
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You have to do the work.  If you are not brushing properly and using a floss threader and flossing EVERYDAY then your gums will not heal.  Braces are even worse on teeth and gums as they get everything caught in them.  The bacteria and food debris just sits there on those brackets and wires, which in turn your body wants to fight off, hence you get swollen sore gums.  I know that trying to floss with a full-set of braces is a pain.  It is even for me when I have to floss one of my ortho patients, and I am a hygienist. I can't imagine having to do this at home. But you can do it.  You just have to make the time.  An electric toothbrush is a great thing for people with braces, it does not have to be an expensive one, the pulsar by oral-b is a great one and it costs about six dollars at walmart.  You have to take even better care of your mouth then the average person does when you have braces.  The only way to get all of the nasties out of your mouth is to brush, then floss, making sure to go under your wires by using super floss or a floss threader, taking care to wrap each side of the tooth like a "C" shape to clean each side of the tooth and under the gum-line, and then following by a vigorous swish with mouthwash or salt water.  The salt water is a great way to help heal the gums up and make them less sore.  Yes it tastes nasty, but it is a tried and true method.  Just try to remember that you will not have to wear braces forever, and once they are off you will have a great smile, as long as you do the work now.
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There are commercial tongue cleaners out there. A new one I saw advertized recently is on the end of a toothbrush. Some people use their toothbrush to clean their tongue, but that just feels icky.
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I used to have sensitive teeth, then I started brushing with sensodyne, it's amazing! Now I can eat a bucket of ice cubes with hot coffee no problemo! :-D