my teeth are pretty sensitive. Lately, my teeth have been feeling really gross, like its like they don't get clean. So i;'ve been buying firm toothbrushes, rather than soft ones. I do this because it seems when i use soft ones, i beat them up so quickly, because i feel my teeth don't get clean. My mom and her friend were talking and they say it's really bad for your gums, and teeth if you seem to brush as hard as i do. Lately my teeth, or gums (im not sure) have been bleeding a LITTLE bit. Does anyone know..what i can do to make it feel like my teeth are cleaner? And is it really bad for youre teeth to be brushed really hard?, AND anyone know a good teeth whitening process, thats cheap? Sorry so long, thanks
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Good question. Yes it's bad for your teeth to be brushed hard and that may be the reason your gums are bleeding. The other reasons could be, you have gingivitis or your toothpaste isn't good. Don't worry about having gingivitis though, if your gums are only bleeding a little bit you probably don't have it. And a good cheap whitening product is Crest Whitestrips, even though they taste nasty. Hope this helps. Bye!
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i had the same problem and i went to the dentist and he recomended "sensitive tooth past" and it works great \n\ngood luck
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hmm...that's weird. that only happens to me if I eat food that is too hot before it cools down some. but, sometimes the insides of my gums get a slimy coating, and I discovered that was from using a toothpaste that was too strong. I use crest multi care cool mint and the problem has gone away. maybe you should try to use a sensative toothpaste or google your symptoms
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You could try crest white strips... I did but they tend to make my teeth too sensitive... Have you seen this infomercial for this thing that zaps you teeth with a blue light it's not to expensive but that works pretty well. But I would totally suggest you get you teeth whitened by a dentist I paid $500 that was over 5 years ago and I still get compliments on my teeth.
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Your mouthwash might be irritating the insides of your cheeks.  Usually mouthwashes have a high concentration of alcohol.  I have to dilute mine with water whenever I rinse. You should also check and see if your toothpaste is irritating you, too.\n\nTry stopping the mouthwash and see if you stop sloughing. If not, then, it's your toothpaste.\n\nNothing to be overly concerned with. Just switch toothpaste brands to see which one works the best.
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Talk to your doctor and to your dentist and see what they have to say. I would probably say it's okay (except for the painkillers, possible), but to be on the safe side, TALK TO YOUR DENTIST AND YOUR DOCTOR!
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if its not bleeding so much then thats normal, it could also mean that ur gums are sensitive to it, maybe gumdisease/Gingivitis.\n\nHealthy gums are pink and firm, fit snugly around the teeth, and do not bleed easily. Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) causes:\n\nGums that are red, swollen, and tender. \nGums that bleed easily during brushing or flossing. \n\nGingivitis also causes red, swollen gums that bleed easily when brushed or flossed. gingivitis usually doesn't cause.\nif you think u  may have gingivitis you may also need to check if:\nGums that pull away or recede from the teeth. \nPersistent bad breath. \nPus coming from the gums. \nA change in how your teeth fit together when you bite. \nLoose teeth. \n\nif you think you may have gingivits you mayneed to contact your dentis, and you may need to get deep cleaning (root planing and scaling)\n\nhope this helped!!
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Don't worry... it's really not as nasty as it sounds and it's terribly important for the health and retention of your teeth.  Tell the periodontist that you're scared to death and if there are any particularly painful spots, he may well be able to put some anaesthetic gel on them.\n\nI have this cleaning done every month because I have seriously advanced gum disease and I only wish I'd found my specialist earlier.
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Many teeth whitening processes involve rubbing your teeth with abrasive materials, but you want to avoid rubbing them too much, because if you rub off the top layer of your teeth, the tooth enamel, your dentine layer will be exposed. \nThis is harmful to your teeth as well as making your teeth look greyish. Use caution and a soft bristle brush with home-made teeth whitening attempts. \n\n1. Lemon Juice (either from a bottle or from a lemon) mixed with a bit of table salt. In a small cup, mix the cupful of lemon juice with two to three very small spoonfuls of salt. Dip your toothbrush in and gently rub. Rinse mouth with water. Do not apply salt directly to the brush. Do this once every second day for up to 5 times. After doing this, brush your teeth with toothpaste – acids can actually cause tooth staining if left on the teeth.\n\n2. Try fruit! Rub a strawberry on your front teeth before brushing your teeth with regular or whitening toothpaste.\n\n3. Baking soda. Mix fresh baking soda with some cold water and gently rub teeth with the mixture. Use the flat part of your finger or a soft bristle toothbrush dipped into the baking soda to apply the baking soda to your front teeth. Do not rub vigorously or with a hard toothbrush. Let the baking soda sit for a couple of minutes, rubbing gently. Rinse mouth with clean water.\n\n4. Or, try vinegar! Dip a soft toothbrush in vinegar and brush gently. Avoid excessive vinegar on your gums, the acid can make your gums feel unpleasant. Rinse mouth with water after. To get between the teeth, try dipping your floss in vinegar before flossing.\n\n5. Make a paste of vinegar with baking soda. Mix vinegar with baking soda and apply the paste to your front teeth with your finger, rubbing gently using up and down motions.  Rinse mouth with water. While rinsing, force water between teeth by closing teeth and pouring water into your mouth.\n\n6. Some people try brushing or even rinsing their teeth with hydrogen peroxide. This may whiten your teeth, but the peroxide can damage your gums and the lining of your mouth. Also, keep in mind that the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the bottles you can buy, and in the whitening agents you can buy, is different. If you do choose to do this, dab the peroxide on a tiny bit at a time with a cotton swab, to prevent any peroxide from touching your gums.\n\nAn important thing to remember with these home remedies for teeth whitening methods is to be patient. It will take time to remove the stains on the teeth, and it may take several weeks to see results. Don’t forget to continue your normal teeth and mouth cleaning regimen as well.
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I would advise getting your teeth whitened if you really want it. I think it helps with self esteem. I am currently going through the process of having my teeth whitened has well. They are using a process called zoom whitening and it's all done in one afternoon visit. It lasts a lifetime. It is quite expensive ($500.00 probably depending on where you are) and insurance companies will not pay for it. However the end result is well worth the expense.\nI hope this helps
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It is not hard to clean at all when ever you get your teeth cleaned you can always ask the dental hygienist to show you the proper way or even when you get  you bridge put on they can show you in the office before you go just remember you cant be eating sticky stuff like candy apples this is not your tooth and you will need to be careful i mean they are real sturdy but you still need to be a little careful.
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Hello I was wonder if you are a soda drinker? I know from personal experience that if you drink pop you must clean your teeth after word or the sugar & acid in it remain on your teeth almost all day even more so on your back teeth. so after eating or drinking anything try to risen out ur mouth with water or even wipe ur teeth off after woulds with a cloth if you can't bruse them every lillte bit helps when wanting to save ur teeth or give up drinking anything persweetened(pop,tea,coffee sweetened,lemonaides,etc.)Try using paste that are good for ur type of teeth and ask ur Dentist about it may you need a coating placed over your teeth to help them be portected.
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The fact that you mention that when you brush your teeth harder it draws out blood sometimes, leads me to believe that you have gingivitis. This is an inflammation of the gums surrounding the teeth caused by a buildup of plaque or food particles.\n\nSometimes gingivitis can be reversed.  Other times it can lead to periodontitis.  This is advanced gum disease; inflammation of gum tissue, which causes bone loss resulting in tooth loss if untreated.\n\nNo amount of brushing can get rid of the plaque which has been deposited under the gumline.  Only a dentist can do this.\n\nAnd don't believe that this cannot happen to a young person.  This happens to anyone who does not take care of their teeth.\n\nI speak from experience.  \n\nGET TO THE DENTIST NOW!!!!!!!!
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Probably you are like me in that genetically you have thin gum tissue. \n\nThe best solution is to use only a sulcus toothbrush to clean the gumline and a regular soft toothbrush on the teeth only.\n\nYour cut gum tissue should heal gradually within a week. If you need help to control bleeding or soreness, I recommend having your dentist or peridontist prescribe Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate). If the tissue, does not heal as expected, see a periodontist. Peridontists are much more competent than dentists concerning the gums.
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BriteSmile and other whitening treatments similar to that can make your teeth really really sensitive. To the point where you might be in pain. I would say wait at least 6 months and see how your teeth feel. Also..at my dental office, we recommend trying an over-the-counter whitening system (such as the Crest whitestrips) first and see. That is a lot less, but some people feel sensitive after that. Do that first...if your teeth feel OK..go for the BriteSmile about a month later. I wouldnt get 2 BriteSmile treatments close together.
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Amy. . . I know just how you feel.  I had a root canal that wasn't capped, crooked teeth, I hate the taste of toothpaste (so I didn't brush), a shallow gag reflex (flossing was out), and I just simply HATE the smell of a dentists office.  Bad teeth also run in my family.\n\nWell, it all caught up with me.  My mouth was worse than what you are describing.  I swallowed my pride (which was the only thing I could swallow without chewing) and walked into a dentist.  I told him my story and my phobia of dentists.\n\nHe was really good, prescribed some codine to take before I went in, was very carefull and allowed me to use the walkman.  Unfortunately for me, it was to late.  I ended up having to have all my upper teeth pulled and now wear dentures.  I am only 40 years old.\n\nBesides, dentists are professionals, and I am sure that they have seen the worste.  You may feel bad for not doing this sooner, but they will understand.\n\nPlease, don't end up like me.  You only get this one set of teeth and they need to be taken care of.  Trust me, if you do this, and have the work done, you will feel much better about yourself and will find that you smile more, have a better outlook on life and you will be able to eat properly.  I still have some difficulty chewing and am not able to enjoy things like corn-on-the-cob, or eat hard bread sandwiches (and I really love french bread for sandwiches).
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it doesn't matter if you brush all the way until your doc appt. he will still be able to tell or not if you have been brushing your teeth.It also does have something to do with your families backround(sometimes not all the time) kids will take after parents  start brushing 3 times a day but use a sensitive toothpaste because since you don't always brush your gums may be sensitive now just watch out if your gums start to bleed hope this helps !!!!