Here is an idea that might save your life

[dante1]

Okay might be a slight exaggeration but then again maybe not.

Recent medical discoveries (If you don't buy science you may stop reading now) seem to indicate that keeping a healthy mouth is much more than just saving your teeth. A healthy mouth may give you more protection against heart disease and even Alzheimers. Guys and gals if you have a loved one that suffered from A you know that you don't want to be given that news.

A recent article also just advised readers that a good habit might be to first brush your teeth with a dry toothbrush. Studies have proved that this small change will reduce much more plaque than regular brushing. I now first floss, then use a dry brush for three or four minutes and finally using a different tooth brush and toothpaste for another few minutes. I have been doing this for three or four weeks and can feel a real difference. Can't wait until my next cleaning to hear what my hygienist has to say. So it takes you an extra few minutes an extra two or three times a day, might be well worth it guys and gals. Take care of you teeth and it may mean a healthy heart and brain, not a bad trade.

[Russian Rocket]

I now first floss, then use a dry brush for three or four minutes and finally using a different tooth brush and toothpaste for another few minutes. I have been doing this for three or four weeks and can feel a real difference.

Bro, you must have one hell of a smile now!

[dante1]

Bro, you must have one hell of a smile now!

My hygienist recently told me that no matter what she does my gums hardly ever bleed, so yes I do have healthy gums. However, when I was young I did not take care of my teeth like I should have. Some missing teeth but none since I turned 30.

[Russian Rocket]

My hygienist recently told me that no matter what she does my gums hardly ever bleed, so yes I do have healthy gums. However, when I was young I did not take care of my teeth like I should have. Some missing teeth but none since I turned 30.

Keep up the good work...I'm gonna try to brush it tonight with a dry toothbrush

[chilidog]

My routine:

1. Brush teeth with electric toothbrush for 1 minute per side (it beeps to let me know when to switch sides).
2. Floss
3. Rinse with special mouthwash that dentist tells me to buy

I have no dental issues.

[dante1]

Keep up the good work...I'm gonna try to brush it tonight with a dry toothbrush

Good, you will be surprised after a few days I am sure of it. Also be prepared that dry brush will produce an incredible amount of saliva but that is a good thing. You just need to keep drying the brush with a paper towel.

[easyliving]

i usually floss, brush, mouthwash in that order however I never tried dry brushing. you must take half an hour to get ready for bed.

[dante1]

My routine:

1. Brush teeth with electric toothbrush for 1 minute per side (it beeps to let me know when to switch sides).
2. Floss
3. Rinse with special mouthwash that dentist tells me to buy


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I have no dental issues.

Great, you might want to consider trying the dry brush too. What do you have to lose?

[Russian Rocket]

My routine:

1. Brush teeth with electric toothbrush for 1 minute per side (it beeps to let me know when to switch sides).
2. Floss
3. Rinse with special mouthwash that dentist tells me to buy

I have no dental issues.

aren't you suppose to floss before brushing?

[dante1]

i usually floss, brush, mouthwash in that order however I never tried dry brushing. you must take half an hour to get ready for bed.

No, just a few extra minutes.

[actiondan]

Hope ur using nonflouride toothpaste

[easyliving]

Hope ur using nonflouride toothpaste

any specific brand? I've been using colgate for years does it make any difference?

[chilidog]

aren't you suppose to floss before brushing?

I dunno. I've always done it this way. I figured that brushing will get most of the stuff outta the way, and then flossing gets the rest.

[easyliving]

I dunno. I've always done it this way. I figured that brushing will get most of the stuff outta the way, and then flossing gets the rest.

no set order. doesn't really matter which one you do first.

[SBRMAN23]

Smart shit OP is saying here wish I knew this sooner but I just have sensitive gums

[chipper]

Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Zig Ziglar... "Only floss the teeth you want to keep!".

[The Kraken]

Most of the cardiologists I know disagree with the idea that poor dental health is a causation of heart disease.

Doesnt mean they're right, just relaying my experiences.

My personal opinion is that the dental association has over hyped or mid represented the correlation of two very independant events. It's more likely the reason that the two are correlated is that people that tend to have poor dental hygiene 1.) likely neglect all aspects of health and hygiene and 2.) the foods that lead to the bad teeth or gingivitis are likely to cause heart disease. If my hypothesis were correct, then regardless of whether they saw their dentists routinely to improve their mouth hygiene, they'd still suffer heart disease.

D, Im certainly not trying to start an argument or discrediting your thread, simply giving my opinion on the issue
As for the Alzheimer's, nasty, nasty, NASTY and terrible disease. It's a shame anyone would have to suffer this fate but even worse for the family. I've often considered if I were on the doorstep of A, whether or not Id pull the trigger. In fact, I believe we've had a similar discussion, Dante.

Honestly Im not up to date in the current literature relating the two. There could well indeed be a connection.

And with that said, Im all for everyone having great dental hygiene, regardless if it wards off heart disease or not. No reason to neglect any part of our bodies. We only have one and only get one chance.

[dante1]

Smart shit OP is saying here wish I knew this sooner but I just have sensitive gums

that is okay use a soft toothbrush and it will even strengthen your gums. if you have trouble use a soft pick for a week or two that will take care of the gum issue then use the soft toothbrush. try it.

[dante1]

Most of the cardiologists I know disagree with the idea that poor dental health is a causation of heart disease.

Doesnt mean they're right, just relaying my experiences.

My personal opinion is that the dental association has over hyped or mid represented the correlation of two very independant events. It's more likely the reason that the two are correlated is that people that tend to have poor dental hygiene 1.) likely neglect all aspects of health and hygiene and 2.) the foods that lead to the bad teeth or gingivitis are likely to cause heart disease. If my hypothesis were correct, then regardless of whether they saw their dentists routinely to improve their mouth hygiene, they'd still suffer heart disease.

D, Im certainly not trying to start an argument or discrediting your thread, simply giving my opinion on the issue
As for the Alzheimer's, nasty, nasty, NASTY and terrible disease. It's a shame anyone would have to suffer this fate but even worse for the family. I've often considered if I were on the doorstep of A, whether or not Id pull the trigger. In fact, I believe we've had a similar discussion, Dante.

Honestly Im not up to date in the current literature relating the two. There could well indeed be a connection.

And with that said, Im all for everyone having great dental hygiene, regardless if it wards off heart disease or not. No reason to neglect any part of our bodies. We only have one and only get one chance.

I receive health letters often weekly from places like the Mayo clinic and others. I also think much of this can now be found on the internet and I admire healthy skepticism. However, this is such a very small task for something that can not hurt and may have extemely beneficial results. IMO it is worth a try.

[The Kraken]

Absolutely

[dante1]

Absolutely

you know since you don't really need a sink for a dry toothbrush I find myself taking the dry tooth brush into my living room with a few paper towels and doing that task when reading or watching tv. when I do it this way I often brush for 5 minutes or even longer which must be a good thing. then I retreat to the closest bath room and rinse with water. When I go to bed I then floss and brush with toothpaste with a different brush. naturally I am finished eating for the night when I do this routine.

[dante1]

anybody give this a try, I am curious. If you have you should by now feel a real difference on your teeth. Anybody?