Do you floss every day?

Brush, clean tongue, floss and mouthwash twice a day. I'm quite shocked at this actually, I don't think my mouth would feel clean if I didn't.

You don't have to use mouthwash twice a day.

The most important aspect of brushing is to make sure you do it just before you go to sleep and one other time throughout the day (normally in the morning).

You don't have to use mouthwash twice a day.

The most important aspect of brushing is to make sure you do it just before you go to sleep and one other time throughout the day (normally in the morning).

My mouthwash is the daily stuff so I just assumed you use it twice. Mouthwash leaves your mouth feeling really fresh though so I quite enjoy it lol.

My dentist told me to use mouthwash twice a day but that's only because I have weak teeth so need plenty of fluoride.

Yes, those at risk of caries are advised to use 0.05% Flouride mouthwash daily. Did (s)he offer you fluoride varnish?

He's going to prescribe me a fluoride toothpaste when I go back for treatment but he told me to use mouthwash twice a day as well.

I didn't say you were 35, I just gave an example

And I don't know why you keep bringing up the advantages of flossing your teeth. I'm not saying flossing isn't a good thing, obviously flossing and brushing your teeth is better than just brushing alone, just like how brushing and using mouthwash is better than just brushing alone. But the fact remains that not flossing your teeth can still leave you with relatively healthy teeth anyway. I've seen it for myself (in family, friends etc) so there's no point arguing.

Many tribes in Africa simply use what is known as chewing sticks to clean their teeth, and they're known for having better teeth than Europeans. I mean you hear that africans are starving, no access to clean water, have high risks of catching diseases and illnesses and such, but you never hear about dental problems.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teeth_cleaning_twig

And I think you're forgetting, or at least undermining the effect someone's diet has on their teeth. Flossing isn't the be all and end all since there are many other (arguably far more important) factors that need to be taken into consideration when assessing the state and health of an individuals teeth.

That should hopefully keep your teeth nice and strong.

Out of interest, where can I see how much fluoride is in each product I use? You said that 0.05% so I just wondered how I would know if I am using that much.

I have the Oral B one, I've just checked the back of the bottle and beneath the ingredients it says ''Contains Sodium Fluoride 0.05%".

Edit: Also when you brush, spit the excess toothpaste out, however do not rinse with water.

Thanks

Also, you'll be pleased to know that I never rinse with water

Very good. I hope all my future patients are as compliant as you.

Haha, I don't want to lose my teeth. Plus I know there's no point rinsing with water otherwise you're washing the fluoride away, what's the point in that?

I've cut A LOT of sugar out of my diet too. But if I do have anything acidic I was told that neutralising the mouth with cheese or milk is a good idea?

(sorry, taking this thread slightly off-topic from flossing although it is still about oral hygiene so it's not entirely off-topic!)

Your comment makes me think and i REALLY like you.