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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: paul.fr on 08/05/2007 05:03:44

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: paul.fr on 08/05/2007 05:03:44

Is it possible to brush your teeth, too much, too often?

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: kdlynn on 08/05/2007 05:09:50

ha ha... i'm guessing that you're sticking with that method paul! the only problem i can think of is possibly being too hard on your gums... but i'm not a dentist. however my uncle is, so if nobody else knows by tomorrow i'll give him a call for you.

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: paul.fr on 08/05/2007 05:13:54

I am  [;D] , and thank you.

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: kdlynn on 08/05/2007 05:20:04

no problem

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: Karen W. on 09/05/2007 04:23:05

I would think it is good. you should brush your tongue and also the roof of your mouth and lightly brush your gums it  Helps prevent gingivitis! I like my teeth clean..

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: kdlynn on 09/05/2007 05:22:47

oh paul i'm sorry! i forgot to call! but i'll call him first thing in the morning

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: kdlynn on 10/05/2007 01:34:51

my uncle said that as long as you use a soft or medium bristled brush and try to take it easy on your gums you should be ok. if you notice any bleeding or abnormal mouth behavior cut back and see a dentist, but he's glad to hear you're crushing a lot!

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: kdlynn on 10/05/2007 01:35:50

i mean brushing. as i said, i can't type today

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: another_someone on 10/05/2007 01:47:38

Quote from: kdlynn on 10/05/2007 01:35:50

i mean brushing. as i said, i can't type today

LOL - I was wondering what he was crushing.

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: kdlynn on 10/05/2007 01:53:22

sometimes i type faster than my brain can think and i end up with interesting words. last time i took a typing test i typed ninety words a minute i think

Title: Too much brushing.
Post by: Karen W. on 10/05/2007 15:34:18

I hear that! LOL Bleeding gums is a sign of gingivitis. My dentist says like your Uncle that soft brushing of gums helps keep food out of the edges and helps prevent that. Keeps your gums healty. My husband used to scrub his gums so hard they bled horribly.. Yuck!