I used to brush my teeth with quite a hard toothbrush and I used to press a lot. Around the age of 26-27 my gums started receding around two of my bottom teeth. I thought I should clean my teeth better, so I started brushing harder. I asked dentists. I was told that it will likely keep going, the part of the tooth that was uncovered from the gums would get thinner and thinner until any warm/cold food would cause serious pain, so it would have to be drilled and a filling made. I got medical mouthwash and even special antibiotic. It kept getting worse, quite soon my gums around another tooth started receding. It was awful. Very slow but it was kind of scary. What the hell? Then another dentist mentioned in passing that it's possible to cause this by brushing my teeth too hard. Huh?
I instantly changed to the softest brush that was on the market and guess what, the degradation of my gums stopped. However, the damage done was more or less permanent. My gums recovered just a little tiny bit but not fully, and they don't seem like they'll recover any more.
Now I'm extremely happy that my gums stopped getting worse and worse but I feel extremely stupid for messing up some of my teeth by just brushing them too hard.
TL;DR: You can ruin your teeth with too much brushing.
After a couple of minuets I go soft and I have a very soft toothbrush.
Does it cause you pain or bleeding or whatnot? If not then I don't think it is unhealthy.
Seems a little compulsive maybe, and I would imagine that spending all that time brushing and flossing would cut down on time spend doing life and living stuff, but if it doesn't bother you, fill yer boots. (as long as all that scrubbing etc isn't causing pain or gums to bleed etc)
No for the first few minutes I brush normal and after that I go really gently and just make sure I get every spot Lol. I never bleed and it doesn't hurt.
OMG THANK YOU. I FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE WHO DOES THE SAME THING AS ME. I have terrible ocd with teeth brushing. My family will yell at me for brushing for so long but i literally have to brush not only my teeth, but my tongue as well or I do not feel clean. I just can't brush for 2 minutes. I feel gross. We may be weird, but hey, we got clean teeth
Lol finally!!! Where have you been😊 I do the same thing checks, tongue, top of my mouth, and under my tongue.
To each their own. However, brushing your teeth for an hour is extremely bad for them, or for their enamel-coating.
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Well, it kind of depends. I don't know if brushing for that long causes any damage or harms your teeth or mouth by any chance. Just don't apply a lot of pressure on your teeth with the tooth brush because you can tear your gums. I tore mine and it became sensitive. So just be careful
A good way to get premature thinning of the enamel layer with all this excessive brushing.
Well I've told the dentist about this and he said my teeth are very nice and healthy. I know it's not good but I don't know I like the feeling of having a clean mouth.
That's really not good for your teeth or gums. I'm surprised your dentist hasn't discussed this with you.
We've talked about it
So you already know the answer to this question.
Well he said to shorten the time but my teeth are in really good condition and everything is fine. The only thing that was wrong was my wisdom teeth and I had them taken out a couple days after.
Hmmm have u been diagnosed with OCD? Sounds very odd to me that someone would do that...
Nope. After this comment I'm probably going to end up on that show my strange addiction Lol
well its depends on the pressure your using when you brush it could cause trauma to your gums
In the beginning it's a little rough and then after I've thoroughly cleaned them I go really gently just to make sure I didn't miss anything.
Uhm... don't you have things to do during the day lol? It's exceptionally weird.
Oh I do but I wake up really early and I carry a to go toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss.
Haha fair enough, each to their own but like others have said, doing that everyday is a good way to destroy the enamel and gums. This sounds like some kind of OCD lol.
If you want that septic clean feeling in your mouth a strong mouthwash will do the trick.
Lol my mom says the same thing!!! She used to tell my dad to not teach me that. He's the one who showed me how to brush my teeth.😂 I don't know it's like I can't trick myself into thinking my mouth is clean if I only brushed for 10 mins
Wow, even 10 mins is really quite long long actual brush is like 4 with a minute of mouthwash for me and it feels like its burning clean.
It's a fascinating quirk tho 😝 i've never heard of this, its like the people who can't touch door handles bcs they're scared of germs lol.
OMG now your sounding way to much like my mom she's like your ocd about oral hygiene. She tells me I scare her and I remind her of a germaphobe.
That actually might hurt your gums. Depending on the motion you do while brushing your teeth and the pressure. Over time that could cause the gums to recede.
Its certainly overreacting. Usually a few minutes will do the job and brushing longer will have no extra effect. On the contrary, it may weaken your flesh.
It sounds pretty excessive. It sounds like am OCD-like behavior to me. Too much brushing can be bad for your gums.
brushing too long could maybe damage the gums but if it has done nothing thus far then enjoy.
Lol I use a soft toothbrush.
ha ha, I like brushing teeth as well, but I do not get further than 5 minutes.
5 mins? Gosh I sound so crazy compared to you.
LOL. different strokes for different folks. my jaws get sore if I go longer than that.
When I was little my jaws would get tired.
so they are well trained now. LOL
I guess I just got used to it.
jip I guess so.
I regret posting this Lol I sound weird😊
haha, it was an honest question, do not regret it.
Lol I would have asked friends but they love me too much to be honest. I should've just asked a sex question like everyone else lmao
TBH, an hour does seem extreme and I guess a sex question would have worked, but it is honesty you got so there you go. I must ask though, I guess your jaws will be well trained for 'other things' then as well ;-P
Yeah... dangit I knew I set myself for that. I don't know but I'm very good at chewing gum Haha. I'm not trying to get dirty😁
haha, well you brush your teeth enough to not get dirty. it seems like you like things in your mouth so great stuff.
🙊🙈😊
That's excessive, borderline OCD-like, and something dentists really would NOT recommend.
That's seems a little excessive. I definitely go past the 2 minute standard time but one hour sounds like you'd be damaging your gums.
I think that's very obsessive and it's not good for your teeth or gums since dentists recommend brushing your teeth for about 2 minutes 2 to 3 times per day
Your dad did the same thing? Then its genetics related don't worry its normal lol
Yes and his teeth we're sooooo nice
That's not healthy at all. You will wear down the enamel of your teeth.
Weird isn't the word!
And I simply can't think of one. smh
Nothing more i love in a woman than good hygiene and fresh smelling mouth.
Well I definitely always smell great. I might be ocd about hygiene
I love it
yes, that's very unusual. You will end up killing so many epithelial cells lining insides of your mouth. That's not good if you overdo it.
That would wear down the enamel of your teeth over time brushing for that long. Lol
That's too long and might hurt your teeth in stead @@
You are still stuck in your oral stage so no it is not
What's that supposed to mean?
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During the oral stage, activities such as chewing and eating are important..
Age Range: Birth to...
Erogenous Zone: Mouth
During the oral stage, the infant's primary source of interaction occurs through the mouth, so the rooting and sucking reflex is especially important. The mouth is vital for eating and the infant derives pleasure from oral stimulation through gratifying activities such as tasting and sucking. Because the infant is entirely dependent upon caretakers (who are responsible for feeding the child), the infant also develops a sense of trust and comfort through this oral stimulation.
The primary conflict at this stage is the weaning process--the child must become less dependent upon caretakers. If fixation occurs at this stage, Freud believed the individual would have issues with dependency or aggression. Oral fixation can result in problems with drinking, eating, smoking, or nail biting.
I think an hour is way too much but I do like to give mine a good brush especially in the morning. Probably only 5 minutes or so though so nothing that extreme
yes it weird and your going to mess your teeth up like that.
stop that!!! its gonna damage your teeth/enamel
Okay I'll try lol
Nope I've seen and heard weirder shit 😜
Okay Lol
Lol do you floss and use a mouth wash at all?
Yes of course. I floss before going to bed, after I wake up, and after every meal. I only use mouthwash in the morning and at night.
Your dentist must love you huh? Easy for cleanings?
Yes Lol they always say I have the cleanest mouth and that I'm so easy to have my teeth cleaned. Even when I had braces my teeth we're very clean.
Same here lol. Only thing would be your enamel might wear faster. Maybe buy the restoring mouth wash
Lol already have it my mom forces me to buy it.
You had braces?
Nope no braces thank god haha but my teeth are somewhat perfect lol. White and no cavities.
Lol gotta love moms
Yeah
for an hour it is a little weird.
I know I'm gonna work on it.
Yes but I'm getting all paranoid of something happening to my teeth. Even though my teeth are more than fine Lol I don't know
Yeah lol brushing your teeth is boring lol.
No not for me
That sounds like OCD (which is genetic).
are you in a race to erode the enamal away?
That's not good for your teeth, you know.
Your sister is right.
Yeah
You are gonna break those things down.
It's a tad excessive lol
thats actually really bad for you teeth
Thats hot
Thanks Lol why?
Ohh Lol thanks
Ummm I'm not doing that
That is totally weird
Yes it is. Very weird.
You should scrum your asshole for 30 minutes every time you take a shit.
😐😐
Don't look at me in that tone of voice.
What on earth are you saying?
Huh?
@Asker, I feel weird just going 3 times a day?
lmao yes.
I did a brush, check, tartar clean and fluoride application in like 5 minutes
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yup,
I'm not brushing for 5 minutes
No that only took like 1 minute.
Really too much.
yeah, very weird
Why?
no one does that for an hour
Umm my dad used to and he had great looking teeth. He never had cavaties, his teeth were always very white, and his breath never smelled.
yeah but that not because of an hour brushing and cleaning.. 5 to 15 mins would do the same
Yes it was. I don't know when I do that I feel gross.
ohh well if that floats your bloat lol
How long do you take?
ohh you would have nightmare... 6 mins
What? 😦
thats reasonable.
Weird.
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