When Should I Floss? Before I Brush MyTeeth Or After? And Is Bleaching Safe?

So I just wanted to know when is the best time for me to floss. Should I do it before or after I brush my teeth? Or after every meal? How many times per day should I floss?





Should I brush my teeth everytime I eat?





What is the best toothpaste and toothbrush to use?





I want to bleach my teeth. Is that safe or not? Are they any long term effects? Will my teeth stay white forever after I get a bleaching or will I have to keep on bleaching after a period of time?

When Should I Floss? Before I Brush MyTeeth Or After? And Is Bleaching Safe?
Either time is fine as long as you are flossing. I prefer to floss prior to brushing to get the crud out and then brush it away. I don't know if you need to floss more than once a day. In my experience getting people to do just that would be a miracle.





Dental bleaching is perfectly safe. Be aware that it can cause tooth sensitivity so be sure to use a toothpaste like Sensodyne to help with those symptoms. Your teeth will not stay white forever. Everyday life will discolor them for the same reason they are discolored now. I started bleaching until I got to the result I wanted and now I just maintain by using my trays once every month probably.





Brushing after every meal is great but not always feasible. Two times a day is fine but three is preferred. ALWAYS before bed though so everything you have eaten or drank is brushed off before settling on your teeth for the night.





Congrats for you oral hygiene concern!
Reply:first only bleach if you do it once mabey twice every two weeks. but it will make your teeth les white when you are older.





and floss before you brush its is like a dust brush and the tooth brush is like a vacum
Reply:You should floss before brushing. Flossing loosens up the gross stuff in between your teeth, then you brush it away.





Flossing twice a day is enough to prevent gingivitis and other mouth diseases. Even just once every night will help.





You don't have to brush every time after eating but it's good for you. They say to brush 3 times a day, sometimes more but most people don't bring their toothbrush everywhere with them. Most people brush twice a day.





I use Colgate Total, I think it's the best. For toothbrush I use the Scuba by Radius, check it out online, it has a really big head. I think the best toothbrush is really an electric one called the Sonicare. My Mom was a dental assistant for years and she loves hers. The price is kinda high but I guess it's worth it.





Bleaching is safe. The best way is to get custom fit trays for your teeth from the dentist. Once you have them you won't need to get others made since they last forever. Then after about 3 or 4 bleaches your teeth are really white, but don't overdo it or people will be able to tell because they'll need to wear sunglasses when you open your mouth. And yes, you will need to continue bleaching when necessary. I do it about once or twice a year, sometimes less. I often get comments on how white my teeth are. I hope this helped.
Reply:I don't think that it is really necessary to brush after every meal unless you feel you need to. I don't know the real answer to when you should floss but I usually do it after I brush my teeth. I think that the best toothbrush for you to use is any toothbrush that fits your needs. Electric toothbrushes are almost always better. If you are worried about getting your teeth bleached then maybe you should try a whitening toothpaste or a toothpaste with baking soda.





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Reply:This is what I tell my patients:


Since you are starting a new routine, make it easier on yourself. Start out by flossing 3-4 times a week, floss first to be sure to get it accomplished, then brush, keep the floss on the counter and not in a drawer so it will "speak" to you when you see it.


Everyday is the "best" routine for flossing, and only 1 time a day is ok. Floss when it is convienient for you...you just need to interrupt the plaque buildup at some point before more is added to it. You can floss before or after you brush, it really doesn't matter.


It would be great if we could get people to brush after every meal. Most dental professionals recommend twice a day. Before bed is very important because your mouth gets dry during the night and food acids will be more potent then.


A soft tooth brush is best. The brand depends on you. I recommend a compact head usually. I also like the rotary type brushes that are rechargeable. The Oral B Braun is my favorite. Toothpaste is a taste preference usually. I don't recommend the tartar control type or even the whitening types if your teeth are prone to being sensitive.


Bleaching your teeth is safe. The professional type will be more expensive, but stronger than the over the counter types. Most bleaching is not totally permanent. It may require touch-ups a few times a year. This is dependant on what you drink and eat...or smoke. Usually the teeth will not go back to the original shade, just slightly darker. Deep bleaching seems to be the most effective and predictable type of professional bleaching that I have seen. It requires 2 appointments in the office and at least 2 weeks of home bleaching trays.



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