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is it to late to get white teeth….?

Posted on February 19, 2011

So, I drink soda everyday, I have pretty much eliminated myself from drinking coffee because i know its worse than soda. I got my braces on exactly 1 year ago. I will get them off this summer. I had okay teeth before I got them on, but sadly ever since I got them on, I never really brush. Like, proboally ever 2 days & i never floss... But my teeth really arent too bad. They have a yellow tint. I have never had a cavity. And, I know if i dont start taking better care of my teeth they will be bad! So, is there anything I can do to start taking better care of them? please no judging, I know. & Does switching from coke&Dr.Pepper to sprite help? or should i just stop drinking soda completly? & If i start working really hard at them, do you think I will have white teeth when I get my braces off? I still have like 7 months till I get them off. Thanks for all the help. 10 POINTS TO BEST ANSWER!

Is This Gingivitis? 10 points!?

Posted on February 18, 2011

I have this weird tickle on my bottom gums,no pain though.
Im 14 and hardley ever brush or floss.

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Is it OK to floss brush and rinse 3 times a day?

Posted on February 18, 2011

I went to the dentist and they said I had pregnancy gingivitis. So I have begun to brush rinse and floss after breakfast, after lunch and right before I go to bed. Is this too much??
After doing this for a day my gums no longer bleed!!

Dentist:is this a okay dental regime?

Posted on February 18, 2011

I would like it if a dentist could preferably help me here? Well, I am 13 and I have always kind of "obsessed" over my teeth. I had my braces taken out at new year and my teeth are perfectly straight and white. No stains or nothing. My dentist said my teeth are one of the whitest shades you can get, so there is no point in whitening them. It wont really make a difference, so I'm wasting my money.People say I am too obsessed my teeth are perfect, but I just love white straight teeth. Ok so anyway, I was wondering if I maybe brush too much? This is my regime:
Night~
I use Colgate Anti-Tartar Plus Whitening*
I brush my teeth with my electric toothbrush (Oral-B) for 3-4 minutes, if i only do it for 2 i feel like they aren't clean. And i rinse
Then i use a normal toothbrush and brush my teeth again for around a minute. Rinse
Then i floss all spaces between my teeth and the very back ones. I can't do my front six or bottom because i have a wire behind them which is coming off in march. then i rinse my teeth for any remaining plaque.
Then i use Listerine's Total Care Clean Mint mouthwash.
Morning~
Basically the same as above i just miss out the flossing i do that every night.
I brush my teeth twice a day and i eat chewing gum throughout the day as I am at school.
i was wondering if maybe this is too much and i am brushing away my enamel? And also, any recomendations to a good whitening toothpaste that also removes any plaque? I am very interested in dental stuff and I am planning on becoming one when i am older. Thanks for reading x
Also, at the bottom of my front four teeth and bottom four teeth they are slightly clear. I know it's not a very big thing, but should i worry about it? because it is ever so slightly clear and i have jagged bits but i know they will wear down in time. Thanks again! x

How to stop bad breath?

Posted on February 17, 2011

I brush my teeth 2-3 times a day. I floss my teeth. I chew gum. I have breath mints and I drink water but I still get bad breath. How can I stop bad breath. I've done all that i'm supposed to but I still get it. Thank you.

im 16 male and i think i have bad breath i honestly only brush my teeth in the mornings?

Posted on February 16, 2011

im 16 male and i think i have bad breath i honestly only brush my teeth in the morning any advise , and i have braces, dont floss . KNow ones ever told me i have had bad breath it just tastes like it

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