Do you floss regularly?
926509
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!!
146582
first your under and then upper teeth, the front teeth and then the teeth inside... you floss and then mouthwash!
843215
Proper Flossing\n\nFlossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gumline, where periodontal disease often begins.\n\nIf you find using floss awkward or difficult, ask your dental hygienist about the variety of dental floss holders or interdental cleaning devices that are available.\n\n\n\nWind 18" of floss around middle fingers of each hand. Pinch floss between thumbs and index fingers, leaving a 1"- 2" length in between. Use thumbs to direct floss between upper teeth.  \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nKeep a 1" - 2" length of floss taut between fingers. Use index fingers to guide floss between contacts of the lower teeth.  \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nGently guide floss between the teeth by using a zig-zag motion. DO NOT SNAP FLOSS BETWEEN YOUR TEETH. Contour floss around the side of the tooth.  \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n \nSlide floss up and down against the tooth surface and under the gumline. Floss each tooth thoroughly with a clean section of floss.  \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n--Illustrations adapted by and used courtesy of the John O. Butler Company--
278536
A bad sign ..ur probabily have gingivatis!!! Brush twice a day and floss b4 u go to bed!
874040
I think that's just a word game. \n\nThe question is, are you able to go without brushing, or does it drive you crazy until you do?  \n\nIf you can go without, then I'd say it's a habit.  \n\nIf you can't, I'd suggest you talk to your doctor about it, because you could have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD.  It's not that uncommon, but you don't want "habits" like this to control you and effect your ability to live life.
105762
You need to get a soft toothbrush and brush your teeth and gums 2-3 times a day, and FLOSS twice a day.  You need to follow up with a salt water rinse to toughen your gums.  If you don't do this, you will get gum disease and rot your teeth.  The bleeding is a sign of problems.  I learned the hard way from a military dentist.
251513
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.
241390
I would not recommend putting off getting a filling if you have decay in your tooth.  If not treated the decay will only get larger and eventually spread into the nerve of the tooth causing infection.  If the decay reaches the nerve of your tooth, a mere filling will no longer be adequate... rather, you will have to have a root canal and a crown performed which are both quite costly procedures.  So, regardless of your personal reasons, get your tooth fixed as soon as possible.\n\nAs for recommended oral hygiene, you should be brushing 2-3 times per day using a soft toothbrush.  You should always be flossing at least once per day.
864486
Dentists recommend every 3 months or so.  I also occasionally dip mine in Listerine for an hour or so to kill all the germs.
554153
Yup. They're called disclosing tablets. Ask your dentist if he has any... he may, and if so, he'll probably just give them to you.\nI have more than I know what to do with...\n\n\n**********************************************************\nTo Nebula D\n\nThis person didn't ask anything more than what they're called. I assume, since this person knows about them, that they have received OHI. And, since I'm not looking in their mouth, I can't really tell where they need to improve. But, thanks for telling them to brush and floss. I'm sure they had no idea.\nPLEASE find someone else to pick on and leave me alone.\nPS: Plax isn't a fluoride rinse. Sorry that a hygienist had to point that one out to you...
1099038
Ingested fluoride is important until all your adult teeth are formed to help make the teeth strong.  To keep them strong and healthy brush at least 2 times a day for at least 2 minutes with a soft bristle brush.  The brush should be angled at 45 degrees and you should start at the gums and "vibrate" the brush.  Don't scrub back and forth.  This can cause recession and wear the enamel.  If this sounds like a lot of work think about a Sonicare toothbrush.  Floss daily.  Make sure you get under the gumline and wrap the floss like a "C" around each side.  You can also use an antimicrobial mouthwash like Listerine to keep the gums healthy.  Or you could use a fluoride mouthwash like ACT to help remineralize the enamel.  Also regular cleaning and exams (once every six months will be sufficient if you have no existing periodontal conditions or other dental problems) are very important to maintaining dental health.
763640
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.
591070
yeah. brush teeth often.
720793
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.
853628
u dont need them ..efficient brushing , flossing , and using a mouthrinse plus dont forget to include your tongue when brushing , do the trick , unless you hve gastrointestinal disease .
147070
If you really do floss everyday your teeth should be fine GOOD LUCK the dentist sucks!
582746
Brush ALOT and use Super Floss, you can get it at Wal-Mart.