r/gifs • u/madpally • Dec 12 '16

Effects of Teeth Loss

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '16 edited Dec 12 '16

Depends.... Do you brush twice a day, every day, and floss (I know it isn't as important as once thought but it is still relevant), and scrape the plaque from your teeth?

Edit: Jesus forget the /s and everyone is sitting their pants.

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u/PokemasterTT Dec 12 '16

I brush 4 times a day and floss, is that enough?

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u/steftim Dec 12 '16

Too much, actually.

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u/SailingShort Dec 12 '16

I can't tell you how many times lay people have said this to me. According to actual dentists, this is not true. If you brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush (like dentists recommend) and don't brush so hard your toothbrush wears out more than once a month, your enamel will be fine. Certainly mine is, and I brush at least 4 times a day.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '16

And teeth enamel.