Teeth cleaning for cavities

Tricia Nell
by Tricia Nell
  6 answers
  • 27524803 27524803 on Nov 24, 2017

    Consult with your dentist... they will have the best products, and instructions for you.

  • Kelly Anne Davis Kelly Anne Davis on Nov 24, 2017

    I agree with Marty, consult your dentist. If however, you do not have a regular dentist please consider finding one. If insurance is an issue consider finding a low income clinic or dental school that would clean your teeth for either free or on a sliding scale fee.

    Best advice is get a cleaning once every 6 months, brush 2 to 3 times a day as well as use mouthwash.

    Colgate and crest have good products as well as other brands. As don't eat sticky candy like taffy and tootsies rolls and also don't forget to floss good before brushing.

  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Nov 24, 2017

    The only thing I would add to the things already said is to be careful using mouthwash. The reason is because mouthwash kills all of the bacteria in your mouth, including the ones that prevent cavities. In addition if you use one with alcohol in it, the alcohol can eat away at the enamel on your teeth. There are some mouthwashes that will build your enamel. Look for those if you choose to use it.

  • Patti Patti on Nov 24, 2017

    Stay away from fluoride...it’s ☠️ poison(why do you think the tube has “if swallowed CALL THE POISON CONTROL CENTER”? ). I also refuse fluoride treatments at the dentist. Baking soda mixed with coconut oil is good to brush with. Also look into ”Oil pulling” .... I’ve been doing this for many years & have no plaque or cavities, my gums are healthy and no loose/wiggly teeth. There is fluoride in our water. Basically we are willingly consuming this poison. Not good. Flossing is absolutely necessary. If you cannot brush immediately after eating at least rinse with water. Mouthwash has alcohol which dries up the saliva (lack of saliva is one reason for bad breath ~ which means more mouthwash ~ great for the mouthwash companies & zero benefit for you). Stay away from sugars, too.

  • Some people are more prone to cavities than others, some is lifestyle and some comes in our DNA. If at all possible, see a dentist every 6 months, it does make a difference. If you do not have insurance there are programs out there to help. Google to find the programs in your area and go, especially important for children to grow up with good habits.

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Nov 24, 2017

    I think that this question is misdirected. Shouldn't you be asking on a medical/dental tips site?