How often should I Floss?
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The American Dental Association (ADA) advises to floss once or more per day. The Association also advises to wrap the floss around the tooth in a 'C' shape, and to wipe the tooth from under the gumline (gently) to the tip two or three times, repeated to adjacent tooth. Improper flossing may result in cavities. Studies have shown there is little difference, in cleaning ability, between cord and tape flosses; however, there can be a huge difference in comfort and ease of use with ergonomically adpated flosses. The ADA indicates that about 12 percent of Americans floss daily, 39 percent less than daily, and 49 percent not at all.
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In any case everybody does it once in the morning. Many do it once before retirng to bed. \nThere are some who does it after breakfast, lunch, evening tiffin etc.\nThe idea is that you dont allow enamel eroding substances to remain in the mouth and dilute it by mouthwash and brush.\nThese are small routine which if practised regularly avoids costly dental treatment later on in life.Of course you should be gentle too as otherwise you may do more damge to your gums.\nFor me I have a dental set which i wash often.
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Take good care of them.  Improvement can be seen from brushing twice daily, flossing once (usually before bed), and maybe using a mouthwash or anticavity rinse.  If you already do these things, maybe consult your dentist.
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Hells yeah I floss once every day right before I go to bed! If i miss one day without flossing my mouth feels soo gross!!
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yeah. brush teeth often.
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Ultimately by not taking proper care of your teeth.  Also, I cannot express enough the need to floss every day!  I have seen people that brush their teeth reguarly and have had very few if any cavities and yet they develop periodontal disease and lose their teeth because they didn't floss.  So make sure to brush 2-3 times a day, floss at least once a day and see your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and exam.
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Unfortunately, you'll have to take some time a go one tooth at a time. You should do this at least once a day. Have you ever tried a Waterpik? They are great.
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Your gums are probably bleeding due to not flossing/brushing as much as needed....try flossing at least once a day at first, and work your way up to at least twice a day! When you first start flossing, be very gentle(get a waxed brand of floss), and a good technique is to pull the floss in between each tooth in a "C" shape to avoid hurting the gum tissue. If this does not cure the bleeding in about two weeks, I would go to a dentist...you could have a serious condition! Hope this helps!
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Brush your teeth with a flouride toothpaste twice daily. Once in the morning, and once before bed. Do not drink anything but water after the nighttime brushing.\n\nIn between chew a piece of Trident or other SUGARLESS gum. It helps cause enzymes in saliva to wash away sugars and help protect the teeth. Also, have some water after a sugary soda. The water will help rinse some residual sugar off your teeth.\n\nI find a stick of Trident works best. Twice daily brusing. technically,2 minutes total. 30 seconds for each quadrant.\n\nI really like the new Oral B electric toothbrush. It has those floss action paddles on the brush and it really has eliminated the need to floss for me. I used to floss each time I brushed and with this toothbrush, flossing is pointless. I still do it daily to be safe, but the new brush does a great gum workpout.\n\nThe real goal is to eliminate sugars coated or stuck on teeth. Water helps, and sugarless gum. Merely drinking a soda and then having some water will not harm your teeth. What does the damage is going hours with sugar on them, or over night.
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I'm currently going through a dental hygiene regime and what i have to do its brush each tooth for at least 5 secs each and then brush the gums in a circling motion (to gain healthier gums) then do a rough once over on my teeth for about 2 mins, i then have to floss each tooth going up and down 5 times, then i have to rinse my mouth with mouthwash for 2 mins swishing it back and forth thru my teeth then use a tongue cleaner (because apparently even tho u have brushed your teeth bacteria still stays on your tongue) then rinse with water and repeat the tongue cleaner and rinse 5 times then im done. this is to gain healthy strong teeth and gums. as i am preparing for a brace to be put on and i have weak gums. It is easier to use an electric toothbrush. Hope this helps.
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It is crucial that you go back and have your peridontal maintenance done in 3 mos!I don't know the severity of your infection,but your hygienist or dentist will remeasure your periodontal pockets and chart you healing.Dental floss can only go as deep as 4mm,so even after your are first deep scaled,areas of over 4mm will exist.Basically your homecare is missing millimiters of bacteria(millions upon millions of anaerobic pathogens),so another thorough deplaqueing in needed until you readings are 0-4mm.Now I do feel that $180 is a bit high for a perio. maintenance visit,but I live in the south where our fees are less.There is a great product called Arestin,where we place antibiotic directly into any unhealed pockets.It greatly increases your chance of healing and may reduce your need for surgery later.Ask if your office does Arestin therapy.Make sure your dental provider is willing to explain your periodontal disease to you completely,I get the feeling you were not informed of the WHY you needed the 3 mos. cleaning interval.If you are not satisfied,go elsewhere or seek the help of a periodontist(gum disease specialist).80% of tooth loss today is due to gum disease not decay,so it is a serious problem!!It also affects over 80% of people over age 35.Invest in an excellent electric brush such as the Sonicare or Oral B triumph,they remove much more plaque than and manual brush.Also you may get an electric flosser such as the oral b hummingbird or reach access flosser to help you floss more efficiently.
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go to the dentist and have a thorough cleaning by the hygienist.  Then,  be sure to brush and floss every day.
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Besides brushing your teeth floss and don't forget to brush your tongue.
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What the leading cause of tooth loss?  Periodontal disease.  What's the best way to prevent periodontal disease?  Brushing twice daily AND flossing once daily.  \nBrushing removes plaque off your teeth, but the brush cannot reach in between your teeth and under your gums like floss can.  Mouthwashes do not reach these ares either.  Plaque builds up in these areas and are in close contact with your gums.  Plaque is loaded with bacteria.  If the plaque is not removed it hardens into calculus (tartar).  Calculus has a great rough surface that is perfect for bacteria to attach and infect your gums.  Eventually the bacteria can migrate into your gums and into the supporting bones and tissue that hold your teeth in place.  Eventually the teeth become loose and fall out.  Periodontitis (when the supporting tissues are infected) and gingivitis (only the gums are infected) are preventable.  So how do you know if your gums are infected already?  If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, you already have gingivitis and are one step closer to dentures.  Just think, would you allow any other part of your body to be chronically infected?\n\nI know everyone hates flossing and it's such a hassle, but it is worth it in the long run.  Would you rather take a few minutes a day to floss and keep your teeth, or be toothless and have dentures?  Some people say they never floss and their teeth are fine, well they are the lucky ones.  Everybody's mouth is different.  If you absolutely will not floss, talk to your dentist or hygienist about other interdental cleaners.  If you don't have gaps in between any of your teeth though, floss will be the best thing.  There are all kinds of floss holders and things.  I've gone on long enough.  Just remember, healthy gums do not bleed.
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I brush twice a day but I don't floss anywhere as near as often as I should.
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Brush your teeth and floss. Duh...
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I believe the standard time is approximately 3 minutes. This is based on a moderate speed of brushing (which is not too fast as it may irritate your gums and may make them swollen or aggravated in cases of bleeding). You should also not vigorously brush your teeth for a long time because the natural coating and enamal of the crown of your teeth will dimish and thin. Having said all of this, it is still best to consult your trusted dentist for proper guidance on what is best to do with your brushing routine.