is there a point to flossing more than once a day?
442822
I would say no........they say it takes 24 hours for plaque to turn into tartar, so as long as you're flossing once every 24 hours it will be fine.
69264
Only one I know is done by a dentist.  Prevention.com evaluates them, but I have found none to be effective.  I've read that eating apples helps.  And, of course, brushing 2-3 times a day helps.
435579
The more expensive the product, the better it is going to be.  So, starting with the cheapest, is brushing twice a day and flossing.  The cleaner your teeth are, the whiter they are going to be.  Stay away from coffee, tea, and red wine.  Then there's whitening toothpastes, floss, and rinses.  These will give results, but not as much as whitening stips or gels.  I know a lot of people who have been satisfied with Crest Whitening Strips.  Just be careful using whitening products, because they can cause sensitivity.  So, if you already have sensitive teeth, be aware.  Many electric toothbrushes claim to make teeth whiter.  I use the Sonicare brush, and I can tell a difference.  But it's not a dramatic difference.  I notice it, but I don't know if others do.  I know the Crest Spin Brush has one with brusheads that claim to whiten teeth.  If you're looking for a real big difference in shades, then you may want to try the strips.  It seems to be the biggest improvement for the cheapest.
438235
When you say taking care of your teeth, what does this entail?  Do you brush and floss everyday?  You have to floss everyday.  Once or twice a week does not count.  You have to disturb the bacteria (plaque) on your teeth every twenty-four hours or it turns into acid, which in turn causes decay and bone loss leading to periodontal disease.  Tooth-brushing alone does not reach all of the places that plaque, bacteria, and food debris can get to.  You have to floss.  There is no other way to really clean between the teeth.  Periodontal disease is when the gum tissue and bone start to pull away from the root of the tooth, thus leading to mobility of the tooth.  You can never get the bone back, (Unless you have a bone graft) but you can stop the progression of the disease and tighten those gums up.  If you are bleeding when you are brushing or flossing then you have some form of perio disease.  The best thing to do is to see your dentist every six months, more if you are diagnosed with perio disease, brush and floss everyday, and limit sugar and carbs.  If you have sugar or carbs make sure that you either brush as soon as possible or chew sugarless gum.  You can also swish with water to loosen some of the food debris that is stuck on your teeth.  Yes genetics play a role in dental health, but it is not the primary reason for bad teeth.  My mom had a complete upper denture by the time she was thirty.  I am thirty four and have all of my teeth, except wisdom.  Everybody on my mom's side have dentures.  So yes I have a genetic link to poor dental health, but knowing this I take extra special care of my teeth to prevent any loss.  If you think dentures are the answer, think again.  Nine out of ten patients I have consulted with wished they had kept their teeth.  There are so many options now, implants, crowns, bridges,etc.  Dentistry is expensive, but to keep your teeth in my opinion it is well worth the price.  There are many helpful websites dedicated to dental health.  All you have to do is type in dental care on your search engine, and away you will go.
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!!
493071
Personally I floss first then brush.  Flossing removes all that plaque and food debris that gets in the spaces between your teeth.  Once this is out I rinse really well with water or Listerine and then brush my teeth.  When I am working on people I polish first and then floss.  The polish we use is very gritty and gets easily stuck in-between the teeth.  Therefore, I floss last.  Really it is just a personal preference as long as you are doing both everyday, then whatever pattern you use is okay.  The point is you have to brush and floss or you are not removing all of the plaque that can lead to decay and periodontal disease.
741898
I do,  about 2 or more times a day at least. Morning, night, and if going out during the day, shopping etc I brush before. Also morning and night I proxie brush, small brush between teeth, almost like flossing, also rinse with 1/2 water 1/2 cap pf Listerine 2X a day-morning and evening.
1175522
YES, usually twice a day, it prevents gum disease, and many other health problems...
69601
You can use one but please make sure that your dailey hygene is ok first. It is not a subitute for daily brushing
1074553
no, its just not good to do it too much, because you need a life besides doing it, 1-3 times a day is probably healthy enough
604149
I'm a dentist.\n\nIn short, no.  There is truly no substite for flossing.\n\nMost people aren't aware of this fact, but the objective of flossing isn't to pick things out from between your teeth.  A toothpick can often do that.  Floss basically serves as a toothbrush for the front and back of your teeth, e.g. the surfaces that your brush cannot reach.  Picking our large particles of food debris is just a fringe-benefit of flossing.\n\nNothing works nearly as well as plain-old waxed floss.  I use Glide myself.
920543
yes you should use it. but be care full maybe limit the docege to about 5 times a day.
322337
You are actually supposed to brush your tounge. It helps clean your tounge, and unless you want to use a tounge scrubber, you should clean your tounge every time you brush. And no, it's not harmfull (Unless you do it 50 times a day or something. That's probably not good)
214289
Yes, this is usually a sign of gingivitis which is the 1st stage of periodontal disease.  It is also an indication of poor oral hygiene.  Make sure to brush reguarly (2-3) times per day for at least 2 minutes with a soft toothbrush and also make sure to floss at least once a day.  You will notice that as you begin to do this on a regular basis that the bleeding will stop and the gums will become healthy again.  However, the first step you need to take is to get in to see your dentist for a cleaning and an evaluation and make sure you continue to see your dentist every 6 months for regular check-ups.
612137
Yes!  Proper flossing removes plaque from under the gum line, helping to prevent a plethora of tooth and gum problems.  But you have to make sure you are doing it right in order to get the full benefits.  Instead of just having the floss go straight up and stop at your gum, you should pull the floss to the side, so that it is kind of wrapped around the side of your tooth, so the floss is able to slide up under your gum line.
591070
yeah. brush teeth often.
828040
Yes it does actually! It's DISGUSTING but it helps a lot...I think I put it on my teeth for about 2 weeks, once a day. But only do your front teeth because it's so gross!