Am i brushing my teeth to much??

i just got braces last week, and since then, ive been kindof obsessed with brushing my teeth


lol


i brush them about 4 times a day


is this harmful?


when i brush them i only brush for about a minute or so


and then i use ACT for kids bubblegum mouth wash

Am i brushing my teeth to much??
No its not harmful. I got my braces 3 weeks ago and im upsessed with brushing my teeth too!
Reply:This is a bit much but it's not too bad really. Brushing after every meal is advised. If you were brushing any more than 4 times id be a bit worried as the fluorine in the toothpaste erodes enamel.





I hope that mouthwash is sugar free!
Reply:I brush my teeth constantly, once an hour or so. I'm nearly 40 and they're all still there. I also floss, and at least one brush a day is dedicated to baking soda. So I know all about obsession in this area :( That's where we need the advice, not the dental hygiene!
Reply:No this is good for your braces keep up the good work!
Reply:Just make sure you are not brushing so hard that your gums bleed. That would be bad.
Reply:well with braces you should brush them after every meal...


here's a link to tips on living with braces


http://www.archwired.com/4_-_living.htm



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