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The Order of Dental Hygiene

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Murlos
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States27 Posts
August 27 2012 11:38 GMT
#1
I'm a freshman in a whole new own starting college next week. At home I would always brush my teeth in the morning after I wake up and in the night before I sleep. Now that I'm at college I'm beginning to think of using floss and mouthwash as well (since my parents bought me a whole pack of them). Although I recently got into a conversation with one of my roommates when we brushed our teeths this morning. Is it better to brush your teeth first before breakfast? Or to do so afterwards? Additionally if you use mouthwash do you still do it after your brush your teeth? Or always after breakfast? We sat there kind of confused and asked the people across the hall from us, to find out they were split on what is better. So now I'm asking TL what do you do? And do you think its better to do what you did over the other?

Nabes
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada1800 Posts
August 27 2012 11:43 GMT
#2
why would you brush your teeth then eat right away after? you're just putting food particles back onto your teeth. eat-->brush-->floss-->mouth wash is what i assumed a normal morning routine is.
bITt.mAN
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Switzerland3691 Posts
August 27 2012 11:52 GMT
#3
I've heard of some people who dun and go brush their teath after every meal. I've never cared enough to bother like that, seems too clean-freak to me. Then again, when I get real lazy I forget to brush altogether, but that's bad as it propagates sores and mouth infections.
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Schwopzi
Profile Joined August 2010
Netherlands954 Posts
August 27 2012 12:00 GMT
#4
Mouthwash & dental floss is used to clean spots you can't clean with your toothbrush; not as easy quick replacement.
You should brush after eating - not before; so your mouth stays clean for the longest time. That's also why you should brush your teeth before you go to bed & not directly after dinner; because most people eat/drink stuff in the evening after dinner.
And brushing after every meal is not essential for proper mouth hygiene but some people can't stand the idea of their teeth being the slightest amount of dirty or yellowish from coffee or something so they just brush after every meal (it's not hurtfull to do as long as you don't brush too hard or your gum can get damaged).
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Incze
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Romania2058 Posts
August 27 2012 12:03 GMT
#5
I always brush after I eat, it feels right this way.
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44051 Posts
August 27 2012 12:12 GMT
#6
Pretty much what everyone else said lol... you brush after you eat. Why you would brush right before you eat is beyond me. You brush to get crap out of your teeth, and that's what eating is all about
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Megaliskuu
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States5123 Posts
August 27 2012 12:19 GMT
#7
Brush after food
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coZy
Profile Joined March 2012
United States65 Posts
August 27 2012 13:04 GMT
#8
I recently switched to brushing before eating, mainly because it's more convenient and saves time in the morning for me.
Fiddel
Profile Joined May 2011
Netherlands20 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-27 13:16:37
August 27 2012 13:16 GMT
#9
Brushing before eating makes no sense.. Also, my dentist told me that toothpicks are even better than flossing (although I don't do either, never had a cavity/bad breath in 24 years so don't see the point). Mouthwash is unnecessary if you brush well, if it contains alcohol you are actually making your breath smell worse (in the longer run) by drying out your mouth.

Of course if you want the best advice just ask your own dentist.
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Loanshark
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
China3094 Posts
August 27 2012 13:33 GMT
#10
I brush twice a day, once after breakfast and once before I go to sleep. I also floss before I go to sleep.
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Lucumo
Profile Joined January 2010
6850 Posts
August 27 2012 13:38 GMT
#11
Twice a day, after I get up and before I go to bed.

"Brush your teeth before breakfast

...says Dr Philip Stemmer, dental surgeon with the Teeth for Life Centre, London.

Always brush your teeth before breakfast. As we sleep, bacteria and plaque form on our teeth. The bacteria are then multiplied by the sugar and acid in our breakfast food, which increases the risk of tooth decay.

Brushing before you eat removes this bacteria. The fluoride in the toothpaste also coats the teeth, thereby protecting them against acid and sugar. If you do brush after eating, wait at least half an hour because the food acids and sugars temporarily weaken the protective enamel on the teeth.

If you clean your teeth too soon, you are actually brushing away at this enamel before it hardens again. The best routine is to brush your teeth before a meal, and then freshen up and remove excess food after eating using an alcohol-free mouthwash."
nttea
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Sweden4353 Posts
August 27 2012 14:13 GMT
#12
everyone should know these things but i had no idea!
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
August 27 2012 14:23 GMT
#13
On August 27 2012 20:38 Murlos wrote:
I'm a freshman in a whole new own starting college next week. At home I would always brush my teeth in the morning after I wake up and in the night before I sleep. Now that I'm at college I'm beginning to think of using floss and mouthwash as well (since my parents bought me a whole pack of them). Although I recently got into a conversation with one of my roommates when we brushed our teeths this morning. Is it better to brush your teeth first before breakfast? Or to do so afterwards? Additionally if you use mouthwash do you still do it after your brush your teeth? Or always after breakfast? We sat there kind of confused and asked the people across the hall from us, to find out they were split on what is better. So now I'm asking TL what do you do? And do you think its better to do what you did over the other?



Technically you are supposed to brush before and after every meal. That's what the dentists say anyway.

Most mouthwash lasts 12 hours. Do it after breakfast and before bed.

Floss before bed.
Sinensis
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2513 Posts
August 27 2012 14:48 GMT
#14
On August 27 2012 23:23 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 27 2012 20:38 Murlos wrote:
I'm a freshman in a whole new own starting college next week. At home I would always brush my teeth in the morning after I wake up and in the night before I sleep. Now that I'm at college I'm beginning to think of using floss and mouthwash as well (since my parents bought me a whole pack of them). Although I recently got into a conversation with one of my roommates when we brushed our teeths this morning. Is it better to brush your teeth first before breakfast? Or to do so afterwards? Additionally if you use mouthwash do you still do it after your brush your teeth? Or always after breakfast? We sat there kind of confused and asked the people across the hall from us, to find out they were split on what is better. So now I'm asking TL what do you do? And do you think its better to do what you did over the other?



Technically you are supposed to brush before and after every meal. That's what the dentists say anyway.

Most mouthwash lasts 12 hours. Do it after breakfast and before bed.

Floss before bed.


What dentist told you to brush your teeth before and after every meal?

I am WAY behind if that's true.
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
August 27 2012 15:43 GMT
#15
On August 27 2012 23:48 Sinensis wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 27 2012 23:23 StarStruck wrote:
On August 27 2012 20:38 Murlos wrote:
I'm a freshman in a whole new own starting college next week. At home I would always brush my teeth in the morning after I wake up and in the night before I sleep. Now that I'm at college I'm beginning to think of using floss and mouthwash as well (since my parents bought me a whole pack of them). Although I recently got into a conversation with one of my roommates when we brushed our teeths this morning. Is it better to brush your teeth first before breakfast? Or to do so afterwards? Additionally if you use mouthwash do you still do it after your brush your teeth? Or always after breakfast? We sat there kind of confused and asked the people across the hall from us, to find out they were split on what is better. So now I'm asking TL what do you do? And do you think its better to do what you did over the other?



Technically you are supposed to brush before and after every meal. That's what the dentists say anyway.

Most mouthwash lasts 12 hours. Do it after breakfast and before bed.

Floss before bed.


What dentist told you to brush your teeth before and after every meal?

I am WAY behind if that's true.


Like I said, technically and you aren't behind because now dentists say 2-3 times is enough for two minutes at a time.

I normally do two myself. I don't know many people who carry a toothbrush with them.

In public school I remember them saying that and it always gave me a good laugh.
Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25550 Posts
August 27 2012 16:57 GMT
#16
On August 28 2012 00:43 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 27 2012 23:48 Sinensis wrote:
On August 27 2012 23:23 StarStruck wrote:
On August 27 2012 20:38 Murlos wrote:
I'm a freshman in a whole new own starting college next week. At home I would always brush my teeth in the morning after I wake up and in the night before I sleep. Now that I'm at college I'm beginning to think of using floss and mouthwash as well (since my parents bought me a whole pack of them). Although I recently got into a conversation with one of my roommates when we brushed our teeths this morning. Is it better to brush your teeth first before breakfast? Or to do so afterwards? Additionally if you use mouthwash do you still do it after your brush your teeth? Or always after breakfast? We sat there kind of confused and asked the people across the hall from us, to find out they were split on what is better. So now I'm asking TL what do you do? And do you think its better to do what you did over the other?



Technically you are supposed to brush before and after every meal. That's what the dentists say anyway.

Most mouthwash lasts 12 hours. Do it after breakfast and before bed.

Floss before bed.


What dentist told you to brush your teeth before and after every meal?

I am WAY behind if that's true.


Like I said, technically and you aren't behind because now dentists say 2-3 times is enough for two minutes at a time.

I normally do two myself. I don't know many people who carry a toothbrush with them.

In public school I remember them saying that and it always gave me a good laugh.


I know a couple of guys who bring a toothbrush with them to work and brush after lunch. It's not too unreasonable all told. I think the whole goal of toothbrushing is to prevent food residue from being in your mouth for long periods of time-- this way, your teeth remain clean and healthy. This is why people typically brush after a meal.
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Sovano
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1503 Posts
August 27 2012 19:39 GMT
#17
On August 27 2012 22:38 Lucumo wrote:
Twice a day, after I get up and before I go to bed.

"Brush your teeth before breakfast

...says Dr Philip Stemmer, dental surgeon with the Teeth for Life Centre, London.

Always brush your teeth before breakfast. As we sleep, bacteria and plaque form on our teeth. The bacteria are then multiplied by the sugar and acid in our breakfast food, which increases the risk of tooth decay.

Brushing before you eat removes this bacteria. The fluoride in the toothpaste also coats the teeth, thereby protecting them against acid and sugar. If you do brush after eating, wait at least half an hour because the food acids and sugars temporarily weaken the protective enamel on the teeth.

If you clean your teeth too soon, you are actually brushing away at this enamel before it hardens again. The best routine is to brush your teeth before a meal, and then freshen up and remove excess food after eating using an alcohol-free mouthwash."

This is what I've been told to do. Although brushing before eating I wait about ten minutes before eating. However I can see how eating before brushing is more correct as you get rid of the food bacteria and don't have to deal with the taste of toothpaste in our mouth when eating.
Fuhrmaaj
Profile Joined January 2011
167 Posts
August 27 2012 20:52 GMT
#18
On August 27 2012 22:38 Lucumo wrote:
Twice a day, after I get up and before I go to bed.

"Brush your teeth before breakfast

...says Dr Philip Stemmer, dental surgeon with the Teeth for Life Centre, London.

Always brush your teeth before breakfast. As we sleep, bacteria and plaque form on our teeth. The bacteria are then multiplied by the sugar and acid in our breakfast food, which increases the risk of tooth decay.

Brushing before you eat removes this bacteria. The fluoride in the toothpaste also coats the teeth, thereby protecting them against acid and sugar. If you do brush after eating, wait at least half an hour because the food acids and sugars temporarily weaken the protective enamel on the teeth.

If you clean your teeth too soon, you are actually brushing away at this enamel before it hardens again. The best routine is to brush your teeth before a meal, and then freshen up and remove excess food after eating using an alcohol-free mouthwash."


This is what I was taught as well. My dentist also told me that any use of toothpicks (particularly wooden ones) is bad, but didn't explain why. I can't imagine it could be any worse for your gums that those points stick they use.

Another reason to brush in the morning is for those of us who use dental hardware while sleeping (retainers, mouthguards, etc.). If you don't brush the hardware as soon as you take it out of your mouth, then they tend to become scaly and gross. So whether you believe you should be brushing before or after a meal, you need to brush the hardware when you take it out (before you eat).

I don't think it's wise to brush your teeth after a meal, unless you're willing to wait a half hour. The same goes for any time you drink juice or soda. I tend to wait an hour after drinking soda before brushing just to give the enamel extra time to recover. Remember that brushing or flossing your teeth can wear your teeth down, and this is accelerated when your teeth are softened by acids and sugars. If you'd rather wait until after a meal to brush, then be sure to wait a half hour after a meal.

As far as which order to brush and floss in, I've heard both. I actually opened this thread to see what people were saying about that. My mouth usually feels cleaner if I floss then brush, but I imagine I'm just shoving microscopic junk back into the crevices between my teeth by doing this. Any input?
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