That seems more convenient than brushing retainers everyday, so I was just wondering if I can just use some cheap mouthwash since it seemed like a waste to use a good one just for soaking retainers.
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Don't use mouthwash because it might dye the retainer - especially if it's the clear plastic invisaline kind.  I recommend getting denture cleaner in the dissolvable tablet form (I use the Kroger brand effervescent tablets).  Just soak your retainers in a class with this stuff and it'll work wonders =)
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Whoa!  It's a bad way to start a morning!  That stuff is nasty smelling.  I can only imagine how it tastes. Hide that stuff in a drawer away from your toothpaste to prevent that accident from happening again!  Anyway, have you tried Listerine mouth wash?  That's mighty powerful.  Or how about brushing your teeth, gums & tongue with the old fashioned solution: baking soda & water mixture?
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Please please please do not waste your money on this product. I recomend you try a whitening toothpaste for minor stains opposed to the rinse. It is all just a gimmick and will not work. What a mouth rinse does is reduce microbial germs in the mouth and freshens breath, it does not and will not whiten your teeth. Hope this helps, Good luck!!!
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Actually there are several "dentist and hygienist" approved methods of tooth brushing.  We teach our patients the different methods based on their individual needs.  The easiest one is where you use small circular strokes covering all of the tooth surfaces as well as massaging the gum tissue.  You ALWAYS want to use a soft toothbrush.  As the harder ones are bad for your enamel and gums.  Electric toothbrushes are great, they allow you to be lazy, put the brush to your tooth and it does most of the work all you have to do is move it in your mouth. Make sure you floss everyday this is just as important as brushing your teeth as floss can reach the areas where your brush can't.
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Crest Premium White strips work fairly well.  They're just a little bit of a hassle twice a day for a week.
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Brushing 2 to 3 times a day is excellent, as long as your brushing correctly. Brush sides of teeth, top of teeth and gently on the gum line for at least two minutes.  Brush your tongue and floss at least once a day.  Listerine is a good but very strong product, use it sparingly.  Continue to see your dentist for treatment, and I promise the health of your teeth and gums will get better.
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For me: Plax. You use it before you brush, and it works everytime. I rinse my mouth with it for a minute every little while, and eventually it removes the irritant and cleans the space that is infected. If I get a toothache, it usually stops within an hour or so at most. If I use it regularly, I don't get a toothache. I don't need pain killers it goes so fast. Plax is easy on soft tissue, too. Really.
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brushing twice a day is not too much, it is just normal. do not worry, I do not think there will be any damge to your teeth.
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I don't know about using it on your scalp, most mouth washes have a lot of alcohol in them.  Alcohol would probably dry it out more...but as far as for your mouth an antimicrobial (ie Listerine) is the best.  Mouth rinses like scope are basically minty water.  Listerine (or generic) actually kill bacteria that cause gingivitis.  It does have a lot of alcohol though, so I don't usually recommend it for recovering alcoholics or people with dry mouth.
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You could try making a paste with bicarbonate-of-soda and a little water, then applying it to the teeth.  It may not taste too good, and it is harmless.  This product cleans almost everything.
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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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I do,  about 2 or more times a day at least. Morning, night, and if going out during the day, shopping etc I brush before. Also morning and night I proxie brush, small brush between teeth, almost like flossing, also rinse with 1/2 water 1/2 cap pf Listerine 2X a day-morning and evening.
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It's actually not that harmfull. If you don't have that much to whiten to begin with, it's a cheaper way to get your teeth a bit whiter. It's just like anything else, don't over do it. Follow the directions, and then leave your teeth alone. If you want better results, then you should go to a dentist. But for the most part, it's very safe, and no, it you use it right, it won't wear at your enamel, but your teeth might be a bit sensitive, as with ANY whitening treatment.
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It's great!\n\nThe brushing action takes a little while to get used to, but there's a ramp-up program you can use that will increase the vibration over the first few uses. One of the Sonicare's best assets is the 30-second beeper that will help you brush each quadrant of your mouth for the recommended time. You could do this with a toothbrush and a clock, but most people don't. I've also found that the shape of the Sonicare brush head (we only use the compact size) and the weighting of the handle makes it easy to get at the back teeth.\n\nWhether or not the sonic action is better than a manual toothbrush (my dentist won't say that it is), I find that I brush more regularly and longer with the Sonicare.
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I use an Oral-B electric toothbrush.  Since changing from the manual brush my regular checkups have been greatly improved.  I can feel the difference in effectiveness between the two types.  Electric takes some getting used to, but there's no turning back.
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I have been a dental hygienist 20 years.I hope you are not being charged $140 a bottle for peridex!You can get a prescription for it and pick it up at your pharmacy for $11-17!!.From a bacterial standpoint,Peridex or any chlorhexidine gluconate product is the best for destroying and preventing regrowth of bacteria that causes gingivitis.When you swish with Peridex you will get several hours of reduction of the bacteria that causes gingivitis,Listerine has a much shorter time that bacteria is inhibited.BUT the side effects of more calculus(tartar) formation and stain is bothersome.We only prescribe Peridex for a few weeks at a time and have them back in for a final prophylaxis(cleaning) to remove any stain.I would seriously consider a switch to another dentist is he is charging that much!!!If you still have some of the rinse,just use is 2-3 days a week.You will still keep your bacterial count relatively low and will not have as much stain.Also brush with a whitening toothpaste and electric toothbrush.The Crest spin brush pro clean is only $7.
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Floss your teeth every day, too.  Once every 24 hours is enough.  Flossing gets the crud a brush can't reach, and that crud supports bacteria that can give you bad breath.