The Perfect Oral Health Care Routine (3 easy steps) 

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I had inflammation on my gums at one point. Switched to electric toothbrush with soft bristles twice a day and started flossing at least once per day. Mouthwash once a day but not necessarily as you stated. My gum pockets came right down and are nice and strong with no bleeding anymore. It does work, I have witnessed it myself. Please take care of your mouth people it is very important and will prevent even harder and costly procedures in the future.

Really good. Only thing I would change is that if you use a water flosser (water pik), do it BEFORE you brush your teeth if you want to keep some fluoride in-between your teeth.

1) brush 2) scrape 3) water flosser for gingivitis 4) anticavity mouthwash 5) trad floss PERFECT X>>

I love how you addressed the fluoride topic! 👏👏👏

i love your teaching and presentation, your teaching is helping me to take care of my teeth very well which had boosted my confident and stage presents

This video was very helpful I even took notes, I’ve always done just brushing and mouthwash but I tend to have cavities and really wanted an advice for a good routine so I’m really happy that I found this video!

Oh my goodness, this is a super informative video. I learn so much from your videos. I have an effective oral care routine and the dental hygienist and dentist see so much improvement. I told them I stepped up my oral care using your tips and suggestions. Thank you 😊

brush BEFORE breakfast?!? I used to do that but then thought it made more sense to brush AFTER I get food in my mouth/teeth. I also discovered that brushing before makes the food taste odd (left over flavor from the minty toothpaste). I will have to watch your video on why brush after breakfast.

Omg, thank you all these years I thought that fluoride was not good for the teeth now I can use it with no guilt 😅❤❤

It’s really hard for me to listen to someone for too long, and I didn’t felt like that listening to you! You are so pleasant to listen to and professional! I’m going to get my tongue scraper right away! ❤

@teethtalk Can you do separate video of recommended practices for night owls and late night eaters? Some folks are struggling with their nighttime routine which affects their oral hygiene routine. For instance if you tend to sleep at 2am, is it best to make sure you floss and brush at some point before midnight or by 1:30am? Thanks in advance!

Love your videos and you've definitely helped me up my oral care game!

Excellent video, thank you and Happy New Year!🎉

I'm really grateful for your videos, you taught me how to properly take care of my teeth and gums.💖 I don't have a problem with the texture of a little toothpaste left on my teeth. I never rinse after brushing my teeth ,for at least 30 minutes. And I always use a toothpaste with at least 1450ppm fluoride. I'm getting braces next month, and thanks to you, my orthodontist complimented my oral hygiene. I've got my last tartar removal about 18 months ago, and there's almost no new buildup. Even though I'm an adult, that was a first, and I'm very proud of it.🤩

Girl I just love watching your videos, You're such an icon and the videos are so ASMR omg

I realy like your video you did great! I had a lot of questions while i saw the video and you cover them all explaining the process for details so thank you

I've been following you for years and I've been sharing videos with my family! Here's my routine right now. ☀️Morning * Brush with fluoride(/some new tech for enamel remineralising) Toothpaste * Tongue scraper * Mouthwash (anti gum disease) 🌃Night * Mouthwash (anti gum disease) * Floss (gum Angled floss sticks) * Brush * Tongue Scraper I started using a dedicated tongue scraper because of your channel and i noticed my mouth still feeling and smelling fresh the next morning. From a variety of videos and personal experience with my teeth, i do the 45 degree gum aimed brush sweep from gum line to teeth tip (instead of brushing up and down), then i do a 45 degree aimed at gum, wiggle in one place brushing (not dragging my brush side to side). Circle brushing without flossing made me develop more plaque than up-and- down drag brushing without flossing. (I think my dentist told me to circles on my first visit 12 years ago, where i only need a mild cleaning after doing up and down once a day, no flossing for 18 years😅) I've since discovered different dentists have their own ideas of optimal technique. I added flossing because you talk about the importance of it a lot, enough for me to do more research and buy string floss but i could never make that into a habit. But now that I've bought y shaped floss Sticks, I've been able to stick to it. And now I'm a floss Evangelis😊. also never want to do deep cleaning ever again😅 I try to brush before the first meal, you mentioned in a video/short that in your patients, the least problems you see is the before-breakfast brushers, i had the hypothesis that it's because they've swept away some bacteria that built up overnight before adding sugar/carbs to their mouth. feeding the bacteria is the precursor for lactic acid production, if there's less of them there, over *many* years, the daily tiny amount of lactic acid production that you prevent from being in contact with your teeth by reducing bacteria count before breakfast may add up?

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Thank you for your incredible content!

The mouthwash part is something new I learned.

Love the way you explain 💗 is it good to brush 3X a day? THANKS!

I love the ACT watermelon mouthwash.

Thank you!

I brush, floss and rinse with listerine ( I actually use the generic equivalent ) only once a day before bed and I haven't had any new cavities in the last 20 plus years I've been doing it. I oftentimes will rinse with the antiseptic in the morning to freshen my mouth. At night I rinse with my head down back and fourth for 3 minutes min. A dentist told me this once and now I know why MOST dentists DON'T tell this to their patients (they get paid for fixing problems NOT preventing them )

Love your videos ❤

Are there interdental brushes that are reusable and also able to be sanitized so there is less waste? Yes they aren't necessarily single waste and can be used multiple times but you still have to throw them out? Or do you know of any compostable brushes?

Ong l love Whitney so much she has educated me on oral hygiene, and has helped me improve my oral routine

Love this!

Excellent 👍

Perfect video to begin the new year! 🥳 What are your thoughts on those gum stimulator tools? (Usually have a conical rubber tip on the end) Are those a worthwhile addition to a routine?

How do I treat gum pain? (below lower front teeth)

I started tongue scraping about two years ago and I couldn't do without it now!! I do it only in the morning and as a first step and then I brush my teeth 🪥. I don't floos, I tried but I can't keep up with it, however might try the little brushes, do you have to disinfect it after each use? How long for can you use one ?

When Im getting glum, I watch your videos to perk up! Thanks Whitney!

Realistically I brush once in the morning and I will floss once every couple days. I’ve been brushing only once, unless special event etc., for as long as I can remember. Seems to be fine considering I get compliments from my dentist on each visit. The key is the flossing though.

I didn't know about using the antiseptic mouthwash before flossing/brushing, I'm gonna try that out. I normally use that mouthwash after brushing my teeth in the morning, then use anticavity mouthwash after brushing before going to bed.

❤ I love all your videos. Could you please recommend a dental hygienist approved water flosser?xoxo

Here's my order: 1. Water floss 2. Flosser woven with Cocofloss 3. CariFree Treatment Rinse, swoosh around mouth and gargle. 4. Brush with CariFree 1100 gel 5. Tongue scrape

You have such a cool surname xD But on topic thank you so much for your videos. You are awesome !!!

1. Anti septic mouthwash (optional) 2. Brush teeth 3. Water flosser 4. Tongue scrapper 5. Anti cavity mouthwash

You’re the best

Love watching your videos 🦷🪥

If i have to brush my teeth before eating anything is it ok to brush them after breakfast also ? , I always drink tea at breakfast and I don' like the feel of it on my teeth.

I'm not great with flossing technique, so is it ok to interdental brush, and then just pop a floss pick between the point where the teeth meet?

I always use my water pik before anything, because it helps loosen up the food stuck in your teeth, then I brush.. after that I use mouthwash (Listerine original) but only use that at night. i brush and use the water pik twice a day

Does interdental brushes cause tooth shifting or gaps?

The water flosser only works good when after you just ate

I make my own mouthwash with tea, tree, oil, peppermint, rosemary, and mint, boil it together then strain it into a bottle. Is that good for me or am I doing something wrong or could do something better?

Instead of brushing twice a day, can you brush at night and rinse with a fluoride mouthwash in the morning? My logic is that the physical scrubbing action of the toothbrush is only needed at night and can actually cause harm if done too much. On the other hand toothpaste has a lot more fluoride and better kinds like Stannous.

Hi, any thoughts on high-fluoride toothpaste (1%)? Would love to see a video about it

I do this Floss Tongue scraper Brush teeth and tongue (electric) Mouth wash Don’t rinse it out 2x day Want to 3x Water floss if run out Sadly have to have two mouthwashes and two toothpastes Because whitening stuff dries me out more So have to use sulfate free healthy stuff too

I LOVE THIS ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖

What do you think about the prescription based toothpaste, Prevident?

So it’s safe to use antiseptic mouthwash before brushing? I thought since the mouthwash has a low Ph level you wouldn’t want to brush right after.

From the booking process to the end result, Toothsi is best.

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I hate hearing “Ask your doctor if you have questions, ask your dentist”. Most MDs (not saying this is you) stop their learning as soon as they leave college and never read a research paper again in their life. I can say for certain I know more about certain things I’m interested in relating to health than 90% of doctors would just from reading research papers and staying up to date. Maybe it’s good advice for the average person in America because I think people forgot how to self teach in general.

I usually tounge scrape, rinse with Biotene and then brush with Stannous Fluoride toothpaste. And then spit and LEAVE it alone to work. I use Sensodyne Repair and Protect Deep Repair. I only add the steps of flossing with piks and using perio protect trays only at night. I do have 3 crowns on 3 root canal teeth, so I use string around those.

Why antiseptic mouthwash? Are there any research papers i could read? Also isn’t that more harmful not leaving your immune system something

I floss three times a day(breakfast, lunch, dinner) is that safe on my teeth?

I had a cracked tooth at the back of my mouth so the dentist fixed it with bonding. However the bonding material he also put on like 3-4 teeth before the cracked one and I can feel it with my tongue it’s also quite thick I didn’t need the bonding on all the other teeth. So when I bite down my left side where he put bonding protrudes and my left side (no bonding) has a gap!!! So when I eat on the right side the bonding is just uncomfortable on the left side and now when I close my teeth the right side where he bonded is thick and uncomfy!!! I hope he can reduce it or remove it coz he didn’t need to put it over my teeth where I chew ffs!!

How many times shd I scrape my toung in a day??

...there is a general consensus that using it after brushing is more effective for your oral health.

What are your thoughts about flouride in water if your not suppose to be ingesting it?

1)Mouth washing 2)Brush 3)Floss 4)scrappe tongue

Is there a chance wax (or normal) floss can remove the fluoride if you’re brushing before flossing?

Doesn't a water flosser after brushing defeat the purpose of the toothpaste by rinsing it away? You say it's only a big deal if you are prone to cavities but said right before that you only need to use a water flosser if you're prone to cavities

I’ve heard antiseptic mouthwash in water pik before brushing

My dentist said cold water colgate 10x winterfresh blue flouride enhanced toothpaste and zero alcohol listerine total mouth care it's purple . But it pays off.

For the anti cavity mouthwash, do you have any recommendations for adults who HATE mint? Literally can’t stand any version of mint (in anything), so I am currently using the ACT Kids Mouthwash (bubblegum flavor), which I hope has the same ingredients and does the same thing as the adult ones. I’m pretty sure it contains fluoride. Either way, the whole mint thing just isn’t going to happen, tbh. Also, currently using the fruit flavor kids flossers (floss picks) for that same reason. The lack of flavor choices for adult dental products is pretty disappointing.

Where would you put coconut oil pulling?

What about warm salt water rinse? Where should that fit in the order?

I gotta be honest I just tried it and I can’t seem to get all of my teeth I already have periodontitis.

I use water floss Then I use string floss Then I use interdental brush Then I brush my teeth with electric toothbrush

Do you have an opinion about cocofloss?

Unfortunately I have a fluoride sensitivity and I’m also prone to cavities so it feels like there’s no winning there

If I have Anti cavity mouth wash , should I wait 30 minutes after brushing or is it ok to use it right after ?

is it bad if we rinse our mouths out with water after brushing our teeth (being not particularly cavity-prone)?

Why would my dentist leave the black rings behind my teeth everytime I go for a cleaning?. Now she is calling the black rings for 6500.00 in work. But she needed a year off of work so I am definitely taking a that long vacation as a possible and probable need for the extra money. That long of a vacation can’t come cheap. However, she broke my tooth and then tried to have me pay for said tooth. I go back, she leaves black rings on the back of my teeth and then claimed my teeth looked great, nothing wrong at all. Wrong with me though! When I called to get my 6 month check up she’s 1.5 years out due to vacation. I go back yesterday. She wants lots of money for the same healthy teeth 1.5 years ago. (According to her, not me remind you) They look better than they did then. I’m so confused why a dentist wouldn’t clean the entirety of the tooth. Or if it just not that big of a deal that I am making it.

So, do you want to brush your tongue with your toothbrush and then scrape, or just not brush the tongue and only use the tongue scraper?

Whitney! When’s the next dental cleaning video

I'm not sure if there's another place to ask questions or if you even have an answer but I need to vent so... I had tooth pain on and off for a couple months and I finally went and saw a dentist who only did a consultation as a one-time thing because they don't take my insurance. They took x-rays and I was told that I need two teeth removed and another tooth needs either a root canal or to be removed. My insurance doesn't cover root canals and I have no income. I also live alone. I have called over a dozen general dentist in my area and at least four oral surgeons. Several but not all of which were recommended by my company when I call the number on my card. I only found one person who is willing to pull three teeth that excepts my insurance. I just found out they might ask for a deposit at time of service. I plan on calling them when they open tomorrow and if they're going to require a deposit I have to cancel this appointment. If that happens I don't know what else to do but give up. And because one of the teeth needs either a root canal or to be removed I'm terrified I'm going to end up with sepsis. I also can't brush until it's taken care of because it hurts so bad.

How is you teeth so white?

if you decide to leave toothpaste on your teeth---at what point do you need to rinse out with water ? same question with mouthwash ?

1 antiseptic mouthwash 2 brush 3 floss, waterfloss 4 scrape 5 anticavity mouthwash

Hi, what’s your opinion on fluoride in the water supply? We have it where I live, so infuriating,that you can’t have a choice. Thank you

For me, it is floss, brush, water floss gums, tongue scrape.

I like to tongue scrape first. to get that 90% of junk out of my mouth before brushing.

Hi

I used to have horrible dental hygiene, 8 cavities in 1 visit, wouldn't floss at all and had multiple deep cleanings. I use a water pik, string floss, brush, tooth scraper and mouthwash. I'm proud of how far I've come. Haven't had cavities in years.

I love string flossing, especially before brushing. I’m glad I’m not cavity prone. It just makes sense for me.. get the gunk out and then brush it away. So freaking satisfying and when you brush the tongue with a manual brush, and then scrape it… 😆🤤

How do I help my bad breath? I feel like I still have bad breath after brushing and tongue scrapping. HELP please!

How many times should one tongue scrape?

Can we brush our teeth with hydrogen peroxide?? What are the pros and cons of that??

0:06 "Most optimal" is not correct. Optimal by itself is already the highest achievable.

I like mouthwash but I don't need it necessarily. It makes my teeth and breath feel clean and fresh. I prefer a herbal natural mouth wash but it's truly a money ploy and a way for dental companies to be greedy. But, mouthwash works for me but I really don't need it. I've had healthy oral hygiene with just brushing my teeth and my tongue and flossing. You really don't need mouthwash like that. It's a personal preference, you can go without it.

Wait I have a question Everbody, so fluoride is only toxic if u eat it yet what is our water fortefied with.. chlorine, fluoride.. other things.. I’m getting confused!

You have ruined my experience with dental hygienists I meet. You are so knowledgeable about your stuff, so I expect them to know as much. Fast forward, they don't. Thanks for your help anyway.

Guilty of not flossing much because I get grossed out sticking my hands in my mouth even after freshly washing them lol

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