Updated on: 19 July 2022, 15:37 pm IST Show
A lot of people love to flash their pearly whites at every opportunity, and what’s the harm? But when teeth whitening turns into an obsession, that’s where the problem lies. They want to brush at every opportunity, post every meal or even otherwise. But does that help? Is it healthy or does it make your teeth whiter? Let’s find out more about this with the help of Dr Reshma Suresh, Reader, Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi. She says that brushing teeth after every meal doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthy. “It definitely keeps your oral cavity free from food debris and fresh. Regular brushing stimulates the gum tissue (gum massage), thereby improving blood circulation and enhances your gingival health,” she adds. But then what’s the issue?Dr Suresh says that immediate tooth brushing is not a good idea, because you need to allow sufficient time for the saliva to act and neutralize the acidic coating on the enamel after consumption of food. “It is better to rinse your mouth after every meal and wait for at least half an hour before brushing your teeth,” she adds. Some people who are obsessed with tooth cleansing suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder, which will always result in detrimental effects on the teeth like gingival recession and tooth wear. Brush your teeth, clean your tongue, and keep your oral health happy! Image courtesy: Shutterstock“Brushing doesn’t have a tooth whitening effect other than keeping the tooth surface free of debris. Colour of the teeth always depends on the thickness of the enamel and underlying dentine and has no relationship with frequency of brushing,” concludes Dr Suresh. Also read: Can’t forgo caffeinated drinks, but still need shining white teeth? Do this! Here’s how you can prevent enamel erosion
Remember that anything done in excess is never a good idea. So, make sure you brush your teeth the right way and not obsessively. Keeping your teeth clean is important, but obsessing about them will take you nowhere! If brushing for two minutes twice per day is the norm, would brushing three times per day be even more beneficial for your dental hygiene? Version française If brushing for two minutes twice per day is the norm, would brushing three times per day (i.e. once after every meal) be even more beneficial for your dental hygiene? Worried about over-brushing?If you brush too vigorously or with a hard-bristle brush, you risk damaging your enamel, the protective layer shielding your teeth from harm. You should take care to avoid brushing too soon after a meal, as your enamel is in a vulnerable, easily-damaged state for around a half hour. While over-brushing can be a very real issue, it has more to do with your brushing technique rather than the number of times you brush per day. Brushing three times a day is perfectly fine as long as you brush gently and carefully, avoiding the issues mentioned above! But is there a real difference between brushing three times vs twice?Your dentist might tell you to brush more than twice a day if you have dental issues that require you to work harder to achieve good dental hygiene. But there’s a bit more to the story; according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, brushing three times a day is linked to a healthier heart. This doesn’t necessarily mean that brushing so often directly prevents heart issues, but a healthy dental system is certainly indicative of healthy habits in a broader sense. Twice is enough for most people, but three times won’t hurt!We recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day: once in the morning (i.e. around 30 minutes after breakfast), and once before bed! But if you want to go for three, that’s no issue, just as long as you don’t brush too hard or too soon after eating! Regardless of whether you brush twice or three times a day, brushing for two minutes at a time is extremely important in effectively removing plaque, so make sure you don’t rush the process. And remember: floss at least once a day, preferably just before bed! Brushing is important, but your dental health is dependent on lots of other factors covered in some of our other blogs: The Link Between Your Gums and Heart How Smoking Affects Your Oral Health Periodontitis: Signs & Symptoms of Gum Disease How to Properly Floss Your Teeth Tagged as: brushing, toothbrush Can I whiten my teeth 3 times a day?It is safe for you to use tooth whitening trays four hours apart from each other. This is enough time for your enamel to recover from any minimal wear that may have been caused by the whitening gel. However, tooth whitening is more effective the longer you leave each tray in.
Can yellow teeth become white again?Yellow stains on your teeth are often on the outermost layer of your tooth and can commonly be corrected with whitening methods such as our Zoom Teeth Whitening services. For the best results, getting your teeth professionally whitened is the best way to make your yellow teeth white again.
Is it good to brush your teeth 3 times a day?Twice is enough for most people, but three times won't hurt!
We recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day: once in the morning (i.e. around 30 minutes after breakfast), and once before bed! But if you want to go for three, that's no issue, just as long as you don't brush too hard or too soon after eating!
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Does brushing your teeth 3 times a day make them whiter
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