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My electric toothbrush does 30 seconds per quadrant, 2 minutes total. I'm 38 have zero cavities and my teeth are fine. I only brush once a day.
There’s other factors than just brushing your teeth but brushing is probably the easiest factor that most people can reasonably take control of.
Genetics, obviously you can’t do much about. But you can avoid sweets and decide not to get pregnant (hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause mouths to get more acidic and make plaque harder to remove, and can also soften the gums and bones that hold teeth in, or even weaken the teeth directly). Also, if you want nice teeth, it’s especially important to abstain from smoking crystal meth. And that’s even more important during pregnancy.
But telling everybody “brush twice a day for two minutes” is a small ask with huge returns.
Idk. I’ve been able to maintain a pretty consistent balance of crystal and healthy teeth. Every one of them that’ve fallen out have been nice, white, and cavity free.
But what's wrong with crystal meth? It always helps me to focus when I'm trying to brush my teeth.
I've always brushed my teeth twice a day and I've had like 6-8 cavities, a root canal, and an implant. There's more to it than brushing. Some of it is biological.
What kind of toothpaste do you use? Do you floss, or use a fluoride mouthwash?
Yes to both. No specific toothpaste, but my partner gets the sensitive tooth ones.
Do you drink a lot of sugary drinks? Haven't had a cavity since I quit drinking (non-sugar free) sodas.
No I don't, I find sodas too sweet
Sonicare or oral b?
I wish I had bought my sonicare much earlier than I did. Seems like the best way to keep your teeth healthy outside the dentist's office.
Seems expensive until you have a dental bill that is much more expensive. I highly recommend getting a sonicare.