Is it good to floss everyday?

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asked May 17, 2020 in Dental by obxc (200 points)
Is it good to floss everyday?

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answered May 20, 2020 by Chica900 (540 points)
Yes flossing your teeth everyday is very good for your dental health.

You should brush your teeth at least 2 to 3 times per day to keep the teeth clean and then floss your teeth at least once per day.

I floss my teeth after every meal and also brush my teeth after every meal when possible as well.

If I'm away from home and eating then I don't brush my teeth right after eating but I do carry dental floss with me and then when I go out to my car or when I'm in my office cubicle I will floss my teeth there.

Flossing your teeth often keeps your teeth healthy and clean and removes food particles that are between your teeth that the toothbrush cannot get too.

Flossing everyday helps prevent tooth decay, gum disease and gingivitis.

You should also use mouthwash at least once per day to keep your teeth and mouth really clean and free of any bacteria.
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answered Jul 29, 2023 by Crazytoaster (28,370 points)
The pros and cons of using mouthwash are.

Pros of mouthwash are the mouthwash reduces tooth decay, reduces gum inflammation, kills bacteria, prevents gum disease, tooth decay, cavities, and gives you fresh breath.

The cons of mouthwash are it kills good bacteria in the mouth, can cause dry mouth, lead to tooth sensitivity, mask potential oral health issues, may lead to bad breath and cavities if used too much.

The mouthwash that is safe are.

Biotene Oral Rinse Mouthwash for Dry Mouth.
ClSYS Silver Fluoride Mouthwash.
Crest Scope All Day Mouth Wash Alcohol Free.
ACT Dry Mouth Mouthwash.

Using mouthwash twice a day helps to ensure you keep the bacteria out of your mouth and ensure good oral hygiene which can prevent gum disease and tooth decay as well as cavities.

You should use mouthwash before or after brushing your teeth.

So before you brush your teeth you should rinse your mouth out with mouthwash or if you prefer to use the mouthwash after you brush your teeth then brush your teeth and then use the mouthwash to further clean out your mouth.

All mouthwashes do not have fluoride unless the label says it has fluoride although all mouthwash contains a mint flavoring.

Mouthwash with alcohol is better and is safer for your teeth than alcohol based mouthwash.

Mouthwash with alcohol can damage your tooth enamel and weaken it as well and can also burn your gums.

Mouthwash is necessary after brushing as brushing leaves some germs and bacteria in your mouth and the mouthwash helps kill those germs and bacteria.

Using mouthwash is really necessary between brushing your teeth as the mouthwash helps to kill bacteria and germs in your mouth that brushing your teeth leaves behind.

Using mouthwash at least twice daily can help prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

Mouthwash can damage your teeth when used too much as the alcohol and the PH level of mouthwash is highly acidic which can lead to erosion of the tooth enamel.

It's not bad to use mouthwash every night.

Using mouthwash every night is good to help get rid of germs and bacteria in your mouth and prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

You can overuse mouthwash and if you use the mouthwash too much then the alcohol in the mouthwash can irritate the soft tissues of the mouth and may also cause dry mouth.

It's not bad to use mouthwash everyday as long as you don't use the mouthwash more than 2 to 3 times per day.

When using mouthwash you should use mouthwash at least 2 times per day.

The general guideline when using mouthwash is to use the mouthwash once in the morning and once in the evening after you clean or brush your teeth.

Although if you don't carry a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss around to clean your teeth after every meal then you should rinse your mouth with mouthwash more often.

Mouthwash should be used twice in a 24-hour period. However, a gentle mouthwash can be used after daytime meals.

To reach all the germs hiding in the nooks and crannies of the mouth, a mouth rinse should be swished and gurgled for at least 45 seconds.

You should pour approximately 20 ml of mouthwash to use.

This is the same as 2/3 of one fluid ounce or about four teaspoons.

Most brands of mouthwash recommend that you use the product twice in a 24-hour period after first brushing your teeth.

While it may be temping to freshen up with mouthwash before you brush or floss, generally it is better to finish with mouthwash rather than start with it.

The reason has to do with the two primary benefits of rinsing with mouthwash.

Mouthwash freshens bad breath, can help reduce plaque and gingivitis, as well as fight tooth decay and prevent cavities.

Mouthwash can really help improve your oral health.

Mouthwashes containing fluoride can even help remineralize your teeth.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of rinsing with mouthwash.

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