Teeth Brushing Facts
By Danjoish
@Danjoish (14)
United States
February 4, 2012 4:09pm CST
These are things that I read over the years about brushing your teeth (any dentist can feel free to dispute one if it's wrong):
1. If you have to choose between only one, it's more important to floss than brush.
2. You shouldn't cap your tooth brush cause it promotes bacterial growth.
3. You should floss before brushing instead of after.
4. You should wait a little bit after eating to brush your teeth (and even after drinking soda)
I don't floss often and on average brush twice a day. How often do you brush your teeth? Does anyone brush at work? Very curious if 3 times a day is more normal.
2 responses
@momof3kids (1894)
• Singapore
6 Feb 12
I think I brush twice on most days and I try not to eat too many sweet things. My teeth are in pretty good condition considering that I have had a filling only when I am in my thirties.
I had my first toothache in 2006 when I cannot clean one of my wisdom teeth properly. I got rid of all four of them in the same year. But I think I need to increase my calcium intake. Been too busy at the PC lately :(
BTW good tips!!
@Graceekwenx (3160)
• Philippines
5 Feb 12
Welcome to Mylot Dan! This is a good read. I dont even floss my teeth ahhahaha! I brush it though 3x day.
