You brush your teeth first thing in the morning. Then you eat. So what was the point? Wouldn't you first eat in the morning, and then brush your teeth? Then the brushing and toothpaste actually has an effect! What do you think?
Whats the point of brushing teeth in the morning?
You would be amazed at how much plaque and bacteria has accumulated on your teeth overnight. Without air in there, or at least a minimal amount, it is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. That bacteria is trying to eat away at your teeth.
So eat first, and then brush your teeth. Therefore, you brush off the plaque from the food and the plaque from overnight growth. I think that's a great idea!
Reply:never question brushing your teeth. you should look for occasions just to do it. always brush your teeth in the morning because of morning breath and saliva thickens in your mouth when you sleep so you tend to get a film on your teeth by morning. don't be gross. just go brush your teeth.
Reply:Yes i agree, but i guess no matter how many times u brush ur teeth, they get cleaner, in better conditon, helthier and whiter. Why not brush them when u get up, after eating and night? And besides, did anyone say that you do have to brush them before breakfast, isnt it when u want inthe morning?
Reply:I eat, then brush my teeth.
Fantastically ingenius plan, isn't it?!?!
Reply:ewww your suposed to brush in the morning and after every meal-it gets rid of that yellow stuff on your teeth(it has a name-duh) and it keeps them from getting brown and rotting ask your dentist-ohh and I think that might have sounded mean-sorry
Reply:Ew! Don't you ever have that DISGUSTING morning breath when you wake up??!! Well, I do, so I HAVE TO brush my teeth in the morning. Well, mostly my tongue, but definitely also my teeth. Yup. I actually brush before eating, eat, and then rinse with mouthwash. And generally I carry mints and gum with me just in case.
Reply:Brush your teeth after breakfast. . it gets rid of nasty morning breath!
Reply:first off it gets rid of morning breath which stinks
Reply:I hear you. You want what you do to have purpose and meaning. Question: is there someone who shares your morning breakfast table? Someone you love? Why not present a sweet smelling, fresh mouth to this person instead of (dun,dun,dun) morning breath?
Your morning coffee or bagel doesn't care what you smell like, but that someone special will delight in the scent of toothpaste over (dun,dun, dun) morning breath.
No one sharing your morning news? skip the brush till you're through with the toast. Just don't forget to floss!
Reply:Well, I do see your point, Mayne.
But mainly, your breath smells absolutely atrocious in first thang in the morning. UNLESS you have Stellar breath first thang in the morning, you will most likely require to brush your tooths, because you will likely spew a horrible, atramentous cloud.
Women find this cloud to be utterly repugnant, yo!!!!!
Hey dude- seriously, if you brush your Tooths at nite with that Colgate 12 hour crap, it works well.
Alzo alzo, it depends if you snore, if you open your mouth when you breathe during sleep, eck cetera.
But I do acknowledge your point.
But with me, I have OCD and what not. I actually wash my hands both before and after having eaten. It is not strange for me to brush my Tooths before I eat..so long as it isn't IMMEDIATELY before I began gorging on various Foods, Dudes.
Take care, dude yo!
Reply:You know that funny taste and smell in your mouth when you get up in the morning is actually all them there little bacteria that have spent the night in your mouth partying. They get all drunked up on your saliva, and some of them pee, and some poop, and you wake up with bad breath. That's why you want to brush first thing...
Reply:HERE'S AN EXPERIMENT YOU CAN TRY.
BUY SOME AGENT COOL BUE(LISTERINE), AND USE IT TO REVEAL ALL THE BLUE DENTALPLAQUE BEFORE YOU BRUSH.
IT WILL BE FASCINATING. TONS AND TONS OF FILTHY BLUE BACTERIA ALL OVER YOUR TEETH AND GUMS.
WHY HAVE ALL THAT CRAP IN YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU HAVE BREAKFAST?
Reply:If you are staying in and just sitting in your kitchen to eat your breakfast then you certainly may wait until after you eat to brush your teeth. However if you are going out for breakfast or are running short on time it is a good idea to brush your teeth first. After all it is easier to eat on the run than it is to brush you teeth on the run.
Reply:would you like to have breakfast while your mouth smells???
Reply:I've always wondered that too....
I brush my teeth after I eat anyways
Reply:get good breath..
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Ummm brushing teeth..?
I have lost intrest in brushing my teeth (not that its suppose to be fun) I just dont feel like doing it, but now the results of not brushing are starting to effect me. What can I do?
Ummm brushing teeth..?
Get a new tooth brush in a color you really like, and some new tooth paste, maybe with stipes on it , a good tasting mouth wash, and a pretty glass for the water. Take it in the bathroom, light a good smelling candle, turn on your favorite music and go to work, so to speak.
Reply:That exact situation happend to me! and i also asked this question. What I had to do to solve this, was i HAD to brush my teeth when I got up in the morning, and right before I went to bed. I just had to make it a habit. It took me a while, though. It takes 30 days to make a habit. But you really should begin to brush your teeth twice a day again, and then floss at least once a day. I know, brushing teeth isnt supposed to be something your looking forward to. Its not supposed to be so much fun. But maybe if you've lost interest, you could brush your teeth while watching tv, or listening to music, or reading, or just whatever you enjoy doing! Remember, it only takes two minutes.
Reply:Start brushing again.
Buy an electric toothbrush if you dont like actually brushing them by hand. And make sure to floss as well.
Other than that, dont be lazy, You only get one set of teeth and you dont want to be a young person with dentures, or a mouth full of rotted teeth!
Reply:Then get an electric tooth brush.. you need to brush your teeth or you will lose them because bacteria will infest your teeth and eventually eat away your bone if you do not take care of them properly... Why be a slacker?
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Ummm brushing teeth..?
Get a new tooth brush in a color you really like, and some new tooth paste, maybe with stipes on it , a good tasting mouth wash, and a pretty glass for the water. Take it in the bathroom, light a good smelling candle, turn on your favorite music and go to work, so to speak.
Reply:That exact situation happend to me! and i also asked this question. What I had to do to solve this, was i HAD to brush my teeth when I got up in the morning, and right before I went to bed. I just had to make it a habit. It took me a while, though. It takes 30 days to make a habit. But you really should begin to brush your teeth twice a day again, and then floss at least once a day. I know, brushing teeth isnt supposed to be something your looking forward to. Its not supposed to be so much fun. But maybe if you've lost interest, you could brush your teeth while watching tv, or listening to music, or reading, or just whatever you enjoy doing! Remember, it only takes two minutes.
Reply:Start brushing again.
Buy an electric toothbrush if you dont like actually brushing them by hand. And make sure to floss as well.
Other than that, dont be lazy, You only get one set of teeth and you dont want to be a young person with dentures, or a mouth full of rotted teeth!
Reply:Then get an electric tooth brush.. you need to brush your teeth or you will lose them because bacteria will infest your teeth and eventually eat away your bone if you do not take care of them properly... Why be a slacker?
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How can I make brushing my 18th mos teeth easier on both him and me?
He didn't get any teeth at all until he was a little over a year, so brushing teeth is still a fairly new thing to him. He likes to eat the paste and but hates when I brush...I try to brush real lightly but once I start he will not open his mouth again... He has 8-9 teeth already and so he really does need to have them brushed...but he just won't let me!
How can I make brushing my 18th mos teeth easier on both him and me?
Let him do it...You brush your teeth and get him to join in...My little boy does this..Then I finish them up for him..He thinks it is a game...Make it fun...
Reply:LOL sounds like my 2 year old..she loves to eat the paste and not brush..Just be patient and teach him how
Reply:they have really cute and fun shaped toothbrushes for toddlers @ target. also there's a battery operated see-thru "elec" toothbrush that has gears and things u can watch. its how i got my kidz 2 brush. gl
Reply:My son is 2 1/2 and he STILL doesnt like me to brush his teeth very much...he puts up a fight but I still make him do it....What works really well for me is I let HIM brush first (with no toothpaste, just water) and then when he has been doing it for a little while, I ask him if I can have a turn....then I put a little bit of toothpaste on it and I let him stand on the bathroom counter and watch in the mirror while I'm doing it so he can see all of his teeth, and then to get him to open wide I tell him "Roar like a lion" and that gets his mouth open wide enough for me to get the toothbrush in...and if he tries to shut his mouth I tell him to look at ALL his teeth in the mirror while I brush and see if he has as many as a lion has!!! Then, when I'm done with the back teeth I tell him to smile with his teeth shut and I get the front teeth, and then I tell him to OPEN WIDE and I have him tilt his head back so I can get behind his front teeth and he thinks its funny if I tilt my head back with him.....
You can go to the store and let him pick out whatever toothbrush and toothpaste he wants, that may give him incentive to want to use them...another thing that works REALLY well for me, is I tell him that I'm gonna make "bubbles" in his mouth and he gets to spit them out in the sink...(the "bubbles" are just the toothpaste getting foamy and then he gets to spit them in the sink), he thinks its hillarious, and it works every time!!
If he is REALLY putting up a fight and wont open or is being difficult, I tell him "FINE...you are gonna have cavity bugs in your mouth....thats YUCKY!!!" and I act like I'm putting his toothbrush away, it works EVERY time...cuz he HATES bugs so he wants me to get them with the toothbrush....
Good Luck....it can be hard sometimes, but dont back down, it is really important that our kids learn good dental hygiene at a young age!! Good Luck!! =)
Reply:Tell him that you want to tickle his teeth. Let him help. When he's all finished, give him a sticker for being a big boy! If it doesn't work, then you may just have to force him. Sounds horrible, I know. My daughter refused to let me brush her teeth when she was a toddler. I made her get them brushed anyway. As a result, we recently went in for her dental check up and she still remains cavity free at 5 years old! Also see about getting your son a vitamin from his doctor with floride, this will help prevent cavities.
Reply:Get an electric toothbrush from the character he watches most on TV. My dd didn't enjoy it much either until we bought a Dora electric toothbrush..changed our world! GL!
Reply:I let my 2 year old have his turn of brushing then I take my turn of brushing his teeth. I get him to open by asking who is in his mouth. I say, "Is Elmo in your mouth? Open up so I can brush him out!" He is eager to find out who is in his mouth (Every time it's someone different, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, etc). Also, have you told him why he needs to brush his teeth? Explain it simply. You're teeth are dirty and we need to clean them so that they don't get holes in them. It wouldn't hurt to have him pick out his toothbrush and toothpaste at the store. He might be more excited about the idea when he gets to chose the color he wants. (At the store give him two choices that are both okay with you. Anymore than two choices and it becomes confusing for him.) Good luck.
Reply:I bought my kids light up toothbrushes to show them how long to brush. Brushing with them is a great idea if they can brush their own teeth. If not then lay him down on his back and get the brush ready and just do silly faces for a little while then brush a little then silly faces again and brush. Brushing is the hardest thing to deal with besides potty training and other habits (terrible 2 and horrible 3's) Good Luck and remember children love attention and games so make it a game.
Reply:I like jennilee's answer its cute. Try her suggestion.
Reply:Routine. I get up every morning, say hi to my son tell him im taking a shower. Then i get out of the shower and bring him in the bathroom and we brush our teeth together. He loves it now and knows that when daddy gets out of the shower its time to brush our teeth. He actually looks forward to it.
Reply:When I brush my nieces teeth, I taught her to make the E sound that way, when she does it her front teeth are are close together and when she does it I do it with her she thinks it is a little game we play. When I am doing the back ones it is a little harder, b/c she wants to bite down, so usually I get her to open her mouth by openin' mine, while makin faces and then brush the back ones as quick as I can before she bites down. Once you get them in the routine it won't be so bad. Do it with them, they are like sponges they do everything we do.
Reply:I started my son on toothbrushing by having my hubby and I brush out teeth in front of him. He started brushing his own teeth pretty well just by watching us. I do follow up to make sure he is brushing well, but he hates when I try to brush his teeth for him. We have resorted to letting him watch television (normally we don't allow tv except for Sesame Street), and we have him watch tv in my lap while I brush his teeth. It has worked really well.
Reply:I started when my daughter had gums only and she is now 2 1/2 and it's still a struggle. Unfortunatey most nights I hold her limbs and if she cries at least her mouth is open.
I'll be checking other's answers for a better way.
Sometimes I have luck "looking for fun foods she ate that day". For example" I see the cookies, we have to clean those cookies out of your mouth."
Or I let her brush my teeth and I do hers. We do this for each side, front, back, top, and bottom
good luck
Reply:Tell me about it! Mine bites my fingers off !
Reply:My daughter has never particularly liked brushing her teeth, although she got her first tooth at about 3 months...
I always brush her teeth in the bath really good morning and night, and then again after she has her milk just before bed...
I sing her songs...
This is the way we brush our teeth, brush our teeth, brush our teeth.
This is the way we brush our teeth on a cold and frosty evening/morning (or whatever)...
She loves it and while we are singing I brush her teeth. She also has a turn...mummys turn, then Saiya's turn....
good luck...
Reply:Sometimes I told my son that the bug would eat his teeth if he doesn't or won't let me brush them. You should see how big he opens up his mouth. :-)
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How can I make brushing my 18th mos teeth easier on both him and me?
Let him do it...You brush your teeth and get him to join in...My little boy does this..Then I finish them up for him..He thinks it is a game...Make it fun...
Reply:LOL sounds like my 2 year old..she loves to eat the paste and not brush..Just be patient and teach him how
Reply:they have really cute and fun shaped toothbrushes for toddlers @ target. also there's a battery operated see-thru "elec" toothbrush that has gears and things u can watch. its how i got my kidz 2 brush. gl
Reply:My son is 2 1/2 and he STILL doesnt like me to brush his teeth very much...he puts up a fight but I still make him do it....What works really well for me is I let HIM brush first (with no toothpaste, just water) and then when he has been doing it for a little while, I ask him if I can have a turn....then I put a little bit of toothpaste on it and I let him stand on the bathroom counter and watch in the mirror while I'm doing it so he can see all of his teeth, and then to get him to open wide I tell him "Roar like a lion" and that gets his mouth open wide enough for me to get the toothbrush in...and if he tries to shut his mouth I tell him to look at ALL his teeth in the mirror while I brush and see if he has as many as a lion has!!! Then, when I'm done with the back teeth I tell him to smile with his teeth shut and I get the front teeth, and then I tell him to OPEN WIDE and I have him tilt his head back so I can get behind his front teeth and he thinks its funny if I tilt my head back with him.....
You can go to the store and let him pick out whatever toothbrush and toothpaste he wants, that may give him incentive to want to use them...another thing that works REALLY well for me, is I tell him that I'm gonna make "bubbles" in his mouth and he gets to spit them out in the sink...(the "bubbles" are just the toothpaste getting foamy and then he gets to spit them in the sink), he thinks its hillarious, and it works every time!!
If he is REALLY putting up a fight and wont open or is being difficult, I tell him "FINE...you are gonna have cavity bugs in your mouth....thats YUCKY!!!" and I act like I'm putting his toothbrush away, it works EVERY time...cuz he HATES bugs so he wants me to get them with the toothbrush....
Good Luck....it can be hard sometimes, but dont back down, it is really important that our kids learn good dental hygiene at a young age!! Good Luck!! =)
Reply:Tell him that you want to tickle his teeth. Let him help. When he's all finished, give him a sticker for being a big boy! If it doesn't work, then you may just have to force him. Sounds horrible, I know. My daughter refused to let me brush her teeth when she was a toddler. I made her get them brushed anyway. As a result, we recently went in for her dental check up and she still remains cavity free at 5 years old! Also see about getting your son a vitamin from his doctor with floride, this will help prevent cavities.
Reply:Get an electric toothbrush from the character he watches most on TV. My dd didn't enjoy it much either until we bought a Dora electric toothbrush..changed our world! GL!
Reply:I let my 2 year old have his turn of brushing then I take my turn of brushing his teeth. I get him to open by asking who is in his mouth. I say, "Is Elmo in your mouth? Open up so I can brush him out!" He is eager to find out who is in his mouth (Every time it's someone different, Bob the Builder, Winnie the Pooh, etc). Also, have you told him why he needs to brush his teeth? Explain it simply. You're teeth are dirty and we need to clean them so that they don't get holes in them. It wouldn't hurt to have him pick out his toothbrush and toothpaste at the store. He might be more excited about the idea when he gets to chose the color he wants. (At the store give him two choices that are both okay with you. Anymore than two choices and it becomes confusing for him.) Good luck.
Reply:I bought my kids light up toothbrushes to show them how long to brush. Brushing with them is a great idea if they can brush their own teeth. If not then lay him down on his back and get the brush ready and just do silly faces for a little while then brush a little then silly faces again and brush. Brushing is the hardest thing to deal with besides potty training and other habits (terrible 2 and horrible 3's) Good Luck and remember children love attention and games so make it a game.
Reply:I like jennilee's answer its cute. Try her suggestion.
Reply:Routine. I get up every morning, say hi to my son tell him im taking a shower. Then i get out of the shower and bring him in the bathroom and we brush our teeth together. He loves it now and knows that when daddy gets out of the shower its time to brush our teeth. He actually looks forward to it.
Reply:When I brush my nieces teeth, I taught her to make the E sound that way, when she does it her front teeth are are close together and when she does it I do it with her she thinks it is a little game we play. When I am doing the back ones it is a little harder, b/c she wants to bite down, so usually I get her to open her mouth by openin' mine, while makin faces and then brush the back ones as quick as I can before she bites down. Once you get them in the routine it won't be so bad. Do it with them, they are like sponges they do everything we do.
Reply:I started my son on toothbrushing by having my hubby and I brush out teeth in front of him. He started brushing his own teeth pretty well just by watching us. I do follow up to make sure he is brushing well, but he hates when I try to brush his teeth for him. We have resorted to letting him watch television (normally we don't allow tv except for Sesame Street), and we have him watch tv in my lap while I brush his teeth. It has worked really well.
Reply:I started when my daughter had gums only and she is now 2 1/2 and it's still a struggle. Unfortunatey most nights I hold her limbs and if she cries at least her mouth is open.
I'll be checking other's answers for a better way.
Sometimes I have luck "looking for fun foods she ate that day". For example" I see the cookies, we have to clean those cookies out of your mouth."
Or I let her brush my teeth and I do hers. We do this for each side, front, back, top, and bottom
good luck
Reply:Tell me about it! Mine bites my fingers off !
Reply:My daughter has never particularly liked brushing her teeth, although she got her first tooth at about 3 months...
I always brush her teeth in the bath really good morning and night, and then again after she has her milk just before bed...
I sing her songs...
This is the way we brush our teeth, brush our teeth, brush our teeth.
This is the way we brush our teeth on a cold and frosty evening/morning (or whatever)...
She loves it and while we are singing I brush her teeth. She also has a turn...mummys turn, then Saiya's turn....
good luck...
Reply:Sometimes I told my son that the bug would eat his teeth if he doesn't or won't let me brush them. You should see how big he opens up his mouth. :-)
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Will brushing teeth infect wisdom teeth area?
It's been 1-2 weeks now, and I have avoided brushing in the wisdom teeth area. I'm just wanting to make sure will it infect it in anyway?
Will brushing teeth infect wisdom teeth area?
no no no!! get your brush in there and clean them, not cleaning them will only encourage infection, as bacteria can stagnate there very easily. Even if your wisdom teeth are not through yet or only partially through just clean that area like you wouyld clean the rest of your mouth, thats theo nly way you are going to avoid infection!
Reply:if they're impacted but still in there, no, but it will irritate the area.
if they're removed already, and you have stitches or holes, no, but it will hurt like heck and cause bleeding.
to avoid infection, use a mouthwash like Listerine.
Reply:No, it will have the opposite effect. Go ahead and brush back there. You have had your blood clots formed, and if you had dissolvable stitches, they too are gone.
You need to clean the area, and it is okay to use mouthwash again, too.
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Will brushing teeth infect wisdom teeth area?
no no no!! get your brush in there and clean them, not cleaning them will only encourage infection, as bacteria can stagnate there very easily. Even if your wisdom teeth are not through yet or only partially through just clean that area like you wouyld clean the rest of your mouth, thats theo nly way you are going to avoid infection!
Reply:if they're impacted but still in there, no, but it will irritate the area.
if they're removed already, and you have stitches or holes, no, but it will hurt like heck and cause bleeding.
to avoid infection, use a mouthwash like Listerine.
Reply:No, it will have the opposite effect. Go ahead and brush back there. You have had your blood clots formed, and if you had dissolvable stitches, they too are gone.
You need to clean the area, and it is okay to use mouthwash again, too.
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Does brushing teeth + mouth wash = dry mouth in morning?
I've been brushing my teeth and then following up by using mouth wash every night. Without fail I always wake up with an extemely dry mouth. Is there any correlation between the two. Sometimes when I don't brush @ night, I wake up without a dry mouth...
Does brushing teeth + mouth wash = dry mouth in morning?
Brushing your teeth should not result in a dry mouth, however, using mouthwash can. Mouthwashes such as listerine have alot of alcohol in them which is very drying to the tissues. Check your mouthwash to see if it contains alcohol, if so, switch to a different one. I would recommend Crest Pro-Health. If this doesn't help, try cutting back and use mouthwash every other night or not at all. Be sure to drink alot of water throughout the day. If none of these recommendations work for you, I would call your hygienist... she knows your mouth and could recommend something else. Good luck. Oh yeah.... there's a product called biotene.... it's made for dry mouths. You could use that at night instead. Ask your pharmacist if they carry it.
Reply:Not really. I do the same thing, with LISTERINE even, and I wake up just fine. It's probably lack of water during the day, that's even worse when you spend those 8 hours sleeping without water. Try this as an experiment: Drink more water during the day, and then see if you wake up feeling with a dry mouth.
Reply:nah
Reply:no its not the toothpaste or mouthwash that is making your mouth dry.
most likely, you fall asleep with your mouth open, so instead of keeping your mouth moist with saliva, its drying out..
you might not realize you do this because you wake up and you shut your mouth because its so dry
goodluck with this!
Reply:Brushing need not result in dry mouth but could be the paste if you use one. But when one is sleeping the saliva is not oozing and swallowed as when one is not sleeping.So normally when you get up you will have dry mouth.
In your case you find only when you brush and it could be the paste or mouth wash. Avoid and brush without paste and see.
Reply:MOuthwash with alcohol can be very drying for some ppl. I have the same problem. I use Biotene mouthwash/toothpaste. My dentist recommended it. It is specially made for dry mouth. It doesn't have the "burn" and lessens my dry mouth. Or look for something similar. Good luck!
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Does brushing teeth + mouth wash = dry mouth in morning?
Brushing your teeth should not result in a dry mouth, however, using mouthwash can. Mouthwashes such as listerine have alot of alcohol in them which is very drying to the tissues. Check your mouthwash to see if it contains alcohol, if so, switch to a different one. I would recommend Crest Pro-Health. If this doesn't help, try cutting back and use mouthwash every other night or not at all. Be sure to drink alot of water throughout the day. If none of these recommendations work for you, I would call your hygienist... she knows your mouth and could recommend something else. Good luck. Oh yeah.... there's a product called biotene.... it's made for dry mouths. You could use that at night instead. Ask your pharmacist if they carry it.
Reply:Not really. I do the same thing, with LISTERINE even, and I wake up just fine. It's probably lack of water during the day, that's even worse when you spend those 8 hours sleeping without water. Try this as an experiment: Drink more water during the day, and then see if you wake up feeling with a dry mouth.
Reply:nah
Reply:no its not the toothpaste or mouthwash that is making your mouth dry.
most likely, you fall asleep with your mouth open, so instead of keeping your mouth moist with saliva, its drying out..
you might not realize you do this because you wake up and you shut your mouth because its so dry
goodluck with this!
Reply:Brushing need not result in dry mouth but could be the paste if you use one. But when one is sleeping the saliva is not oozing and swallowed as when one is not sleeping.So normally when you get up you will have dry mouth.
In your case you find only when you brush and it could be the paste or mouth wash. Avoid and brush without paste and see.
Reply:MOuthwash with alcohol can be very drying for some ppl. I have the same problem. I use Biotene mouthwash/toothpaste. My dentist recommended it. It is specially made for dry mouth. It doesn't have the "burn" and lessens my dry mouth. Or look for something similar. Good luck!
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Gum vs. Brushing Teeth?
My mom and I constantly have this argument over wether i should brush my teeth again or just chew gum. I say that if i chew a piece of gum my bad breath will go away but she says that i dosent kill the germs that cause bad breath. Is that true? Also is gum as good as brushing teeth?
Gum vs. Brushing Teeth?
Well, I don't know how old you are, but I'm sure you're too old to have to have your mother tell you that you have bad breath. Do you realize that she may be getting on your nerves by constantly saying it, but there are bunches of other people constantly THINKING it, and just not telling you? Do you really want to be the guy with the terrible breath?
Yes, your mother is right. Bad breath is caused by several different factors, one of which is millions of dead bacteria all over your tongue, cheeks, gums and teeth. Chewing gum does nothing for those bacteria but swishes them around, and in fact, just transfers them to the gum you're chewing. Ew. And the scent of your gum may help cover your bad breath for a few minutes, but then it goes away and you're back to stinking, even if you don't smell it, because you're used to it. And trust me, nothing turns chicks off more than bad breath. Eventually, those bacteria (and the food stuck along your gum line and between your teeth) will eat through the enamel and cause cavities and rot, if it hasn't already. Yuck. And why? Because you don't want to agree with your mom? You're showing her!! :p
So, all I can tell you is to stop being lazy and just brush your dang teeth! Twice a day (morning and night) at least, but more if you have the time. Your teeth and your smile are one of the first thing people will notice about you and there is nothing attractive about bad breath or rotting teeth. And you might want to thank your mom for looking out for you, even when you're being stubborn. :)
Reply:no
you have to brush
i would worry more about the plaque and losing your teeth and gingivitis than just haveing good breath
i hear chicks dig teeth
Reply:definitely when your at home brush your teeth
but after eating a meal and u can't brush your teeth
gum is as good as brushing your teeth
Reply:If you do not brush your teeth, tongue and gums, disease and bad breath will grown in your mouth.
BAD BREATH IS A SIGN OF DISEASED GUMS .
After brushing morning and night use an ANTIBACTERIAL MOUTH WASH. It kills the mouth germs. \
NO!!!!!!! CHEWING GUM IS NOT AS GOOD AS BRUSHING YOUR TEETH. THE ACTION OF CHEWING IS GOOD FOR YOUR GUMS, BUT ONLY SUGAR FREE GUM.
Reply:why don't you just talk to your dentist if you don't believe your mom
Reply:Sorry but your mum is right. Brush your teeth again...that will help get rid of the germs also try using a mouthwash too. Chewing gum is not as good as brushing your teeth.
Reply:Brush @ least 2 times a day just like your dentist tell you. =)
Reply:Listen to your mother . . .
brush your teeth!
Reply:Ok, first off there is nothing the replaces a good 2 minute brushing. But....according to my dentist....if you can't brush...then at least floss. But I have found some neat little things called 'Brush-Ups' by Oral -B. They are these little things you put on your finger and brush over your teeth. I carry them in my purse, so after we go out and eat(if we are planning on going somewhere else), I floss and use those in the car. They are not a real substitute either for a good brushing....but sure ewill help get the food and film off your teeth.
As the sign in my dentist's office says.."Ignore your teeth, and they will go away."
Footnote: I have always heard that bad breath actually comes from what is in your stomach...not your mouth.
Reply:You mom knows what she's talking about. Gum has nothing to do with making bad breath go away. All it does is cover it up for a while. Do you see "Anit-bacterial" on your gum package? No. That's because gum doesn't kill the bacteria in your mouth that is causing your bad breath. Only brushing, flossing, mouth rinse and dental cleanings help get rid of the bacteria. In no way is chewing gum as good as brushing your teeth. Think about it. Does gum scrub away the plaque in your mouth? Does it scrub away the bacteria on your tongue? No. Listen to your mom.
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Gum vs. Brushing Teeth?
Well, I don't know how old you are, but I'm sure you're too old to have to have your mother tell you that you have bad breath. Do you realize that she may be getting on your nerves by constantly saying it, but there are bunches of other people constantly THINKING it, and just not telling you? Do you really want to be the guy with the terrible breath?
Yes, your mother is right. Bad breath is caused by several different factors, one of which is millions of dead bacteria all over your tongue, cheeks, gums and teeth. Chewing gum does nothing for those bacteria but swishes them around, and in fact, just transfers them to the gum you're chewing. Ew. And the scent of your gum may help cover your bad breath for a few minutes, but then it goes away and you're back to stinking, even if you don't smell it, because you're used to it. And trust me, nothing turns chicks off more than bad breath. Eventually, those bacteria (and the food stuck along your gum line and between your teeth) will eat through the enamel and cause cavities and rot, if it hasn't already. Yuck. And why? Because you don't want to agree with your mom? You're showing her!! :p
So, all I can tell you is to stop being lazy and just brush your dang teeth! Twice a day (morning and night) at least, but more if you have the time. Your teeth and your smile are one of the first thing people will notice about you and there is nothing attractive about bad breath or rotting teeth. And you might want to thank your mom for looking out for you, even when you're being stubborn. :)
Reply:no
you have to brush
i would worry more about the plaque and losing your teeth and gingivitis than just haveing good breath
i hear chicks dig teeth
Reply:definitely when your at home brush your teeth
but after eating a meal and u can't brush your teeth
gum is as good as brushing your teeth
Reply:If you do not brush your teeth, tongue and gums, disease and bad breath will grown in your mouth.
BAD BREATH IS A SIGN OF DISEASED GUMS .
After brushing morning and night use an ANTIBACTERIAL MOUTH WASH. It kills the mouth germs. \
NO!!!!!!! CHEWING GUM IS NOT AS GOOD AS BRUSHING YOUR TEETH. THE ACTION OF CHEWING IS GOOD FOR YOUR GUMS, BUT ONLY SUGAR FREE GUM.
Reply:why don't you just talk to your dentist if you don't believe your mom
Reply:Sorry but your mum is right. Brush your teeth again...that will help get rid of the germs also try using a mouthwash too. Chewing gum is not as good as brushing your teeth.
Reply:Brush @ least 2 times a day just like your dentist tell you. =)
Reply:Listen to your mother . . .
brush your teeth!
Reply:Ok, first off there is nothing the replaces a good 2 minute brushing. But....according to my dentist....if you can't brush...then at least floss. But I have found some neat little things called 'Brush-Ups' by Oral -B. They are these little things you put on your finger and brush over your teeth. I carry them in my purse, so after we go out and eat(if we are planning on going somewhere else), I floss and use those in the car. They are not a real substitute either for a good brushing....but sure ewill help get the food and film off your teeth.
As the sign in my dentist's office says.."Ignore your teeth, and they will go away."
Footnote: I have always heard that bad breath actually comes from what is in your stomach...not your mouth.
Reply:You mom knows what she's talking about. Gum has nothing to do with making bad breath go away. All it does is cover it up for a while. Do you see "Anit-bacterial" on your gum package? No. That's because gum doesn't kill the bacteria in your mouth that is causing your bad breath. Only brushing, flossing, mouth rinse and dental cleanings help get rid of the bacteria. In no way is chewing gum as good as brushing your teeth. Think about it. Does gum scrub away the plaque in your mouth? Does it scrub away the bacteria on your tongue? No. Listen to your mom.
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Brushing Teeth and Morning Sickness?
I'm over 15 weeks. The worst of my morning sickness seems to happen when I brush my teeth. I've tried changing toothpaste and also tried making sure I breathed through my nose to minimise the effect of gagging but I can't seem to get away from throwing up.
On top of this, (I suffer morning sickness alot everyday), it's always the worst when brushing. I end up having force burps coming up along with throwing up and choking on whatever comes up. The morning sickness for the rest of the day is not as painful.
Does anyone else suffer from this? Has anyone tried anything else that has can cut this down?
Brushing Teeth and Morning Sickness?
congrats on your pregnancy!!!!
i had the same problem. i switched to the regular cavity protection by Colgate and that helped some because it was the most bland tasting toothpaste i could find. but I'm sorry to say that you will probably get sick every morning as long as you have the morning sickness. i was sick all day everyday for the entire first semester. and it was the worst while i was brushing my teeth. some mornings i would just skip brushing the back of my tongue so i wouldn't throw up.
hope this helps
Reply:I had the exact same problem with my son and daughter, unfortunately in order to beat bad breath I started chewing gum and skipped the tooth brush.
Reply:Yes
Try changing your tooth paste
Brushing later in the morining
Reply:When brushing your teeth it doesn't help to change toothpaste because that isn't the problem. The natural gag reflex is what is happening and it should soon enough pass.
Reply:I had severe morning sickness 24/7 for 14 weeks straight and brushing my teeth helped me to not throw up..lol, I dont know. I brushed my teeth alot at that time. have you tried a mild vanilla toothpaste instead of mint?
Reply:I can't remember the brand, but there is a toothpaste that is like with a touch of lemon or citrus or something. I know it sounds digusting, but a friend had some when I was visiting %26amp; was pregnant %26amp; it wasn't nearly as bad as regular minty toothpaste.
Reply:Dude when you brush your tounge do you gag?Try getting not to far back on the tounge. Or maybe you have a tastia tounge.Hope this helps
Reply:The very same happened to me with my son. It slowly but surely went away. I tried to wait as long as possible after I ate to brush my teeth. Use imagery, too, and go somewhere nice in your mind.
Reply:Use listerine, and dont brush your teeth until after you eat. Dont brust your tongue for a while, let the listerine handle it.
It really will pass.
Reply:I had the same problem I finally switched my toothpaste to Crest vivid white. It helped alot but i still felt quesy when i brushed. But dont stop brushing try also waiting just a bit after you wake up and have breakfast then try brushing. It finally stopped after 3 months for me!! It could be worse I also had a bit of blood when i spit but its normal, don't worry it gets better!!!! Good Luck!!
Reply:hmm thats strange i have bad morning sickness and brushing my teeth help me!
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On top of this, (I suffer morning sickness alot everyday), it's always the worst when brushing. I end up having force burps coming up along with throwing up and choking on whatever comes up. The morning sickness for the rest of the day is not as painful.
Does anyone else suffer from this? Has anyone tried anything else that has can cut this down?
Brushing Teeth and Morning Sickness?
congrats on your pregnancy!!!!
i had the same problem. i switched to the regular cavity protection by Colgate and that helped some because it was the most bland tasting toothpaste i could find. but I'm sorry to say that you will probably get sick every morning as long as you have the morning sickness. i was sick all day everyday for the entire first semester. and it was the worst while i was brushing my teeth. some mornings i would just skip brushing the back of my tongue so i wouldn't throw up.
hope this helps
Reply:I had the exact same problem with my son and daughter, unfortunately in order to beat bad breath I started chewing gum and skipped the tooth brush.
Reply:Yes
Try changing your tooth paste
Brushing later in the morining
Reply:When brushing your teeth it doesn't help to change toothpaste because that isn't the problem. The natural gag reflex is what is happening and it should soon enough pass.
Reply:I had severe morning sickness 24/7 for 14 weeks straight and brushing my teeth helped me to not throw up..lol, I dont know. I brushed my teeth alot at that time. have you tried a mild vanilla toothpaste instead of mint?
Reply:I can't remember the brand, but there is a toothpaste that is like with a touch of lemon or citrus or something. I know it sounds digusting, but a friend had some when I was visiting %26amp; was pregnant %26amp; it wasn't nearly as bad as regular minty toothpaste.
Reply:Dude when you brush your tounge do you gag?Try getting not to far back on the tounge. Or maybe you have a tastia tounge.Hope this helps
Reply:The very same happened to me with my son. It slowly but surely went away. I tried to wait as long as possible after I ate to brush my teeth. Use imagery, too, and go somewhere nice in your mind.
Reply:Use listerine, and dont brush your teeth until after you eat. Dont brust your tongue for a while, let the listerine handle it.
It really will pass.
Reply:I had the same problem I finally switched my toothpaste to Crest vivid white. It helped alot but i still felt quesy when i brushed. But dont stop brushing try also waiting just a bit after you wake up and have breakfast then try brushing. It finally stopped after 3 months for me!! It could be worse I also had a bit of blood when i spit but its normal, don't worry it gets better!!!! Good Luck!!
Reply:hmm thats strange i have bad morning sickness and brushing my teeth help me!
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