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How many times a day should I brush my teeth?

September 26th, 2012
Q.

I know you are supposed to clean your teeth and aligner after each time you eat. But, instead of three meals a day I will usually have five smaller ones. Because of this I have to brush my teeth quite a lot. I have now read that brushing teeth too often can wear away enamel. Should I limit how often I do it? Also, because of the aligners I’ve been brushing my teeth too often and I feel as if my gums are receding they look like they are anyway, how many times a day should I brush my teeth? I feel the aligners make my mouth feel unclean.

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Dr Adam Thorne

Harley Street Dental Studio
52 Harley Street London W1G 9PR
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Can you use an electric tooth brush if you have attachments on your teeth?

July 29th, 2010
Q.
Hi there, I just got my invisaligns today and i have though of some questions.. Can you brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush if your dentist has put attachments on your teeth? will the electric tooth brush make the attachments come off or become loose? second can i work out at the gym with my invisaligns on? Also i go to the dry sauna quite often after my workouts.. can I go into the sauna with my invisaligns on? or will it melt the plastic?,
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Dr Viola Vajda

Advance Dental Clinic
104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0JG
Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 0161 748 5250

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