Floss or Brush Teeth First ?! FINAL ANSWER!

[@DrGregAsatrian]

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[@kholekanombewu5363]

Good day, kindly reply to my comment on post Braces forsus overbite uploaded 10 months ago .. thank you 🙏

[@lindsayjohnson4163]

My daughter got braces, she has had them in since June and she has a gap in her teeth now. Is this normal? Will it close?

[@kayla5237]

Always brushed then flossed. I recently got a water pick and now do that before. Water pick, brush, floss, mouthwash just feels so good. Cant forget to use that tongue scraper either. I have never had a cavity.

[@iymarn]

Scrape is step what?

[@shanicegrande8631]

@@iymarn doesn’t really matter!!! litterly just scraping your toungue

[@walden6272]

How often do you drink soda and eat candies? I wonder if you can remain cavity free if you drink soda and eat candies everyday. :)

[@kayla5237]

@@walden6272 I don’t really drink soda. But I am a chocolate addict. Strictly chocolate though. I probably have something chocolate close to daily or every other day.

[@talksick508]

I scrub my tongue first Then floss Then brush tongue teeth and mouth then mouthwash

[@ablueslenz]

I floss and brush twice a day. I use the WaterPik every other day. I floss twice because I can’t stand the “feel” of stuff between my teeth during the day. But I like your personal practice and will try that. What do you think about flossing with the Platypus flossers for people with braces?

[@LunarLapis]

I wasn't taught or encouraged to brush my teeth as a kid and never saw a dentist as a kid, I developed depression and anxiety which also made it difficult to look after my teeth, I turned 21 and needed an emergency extraction and was so embarrassed to let the dentist see my mouth. They took the tooth out but then said "this tooth is decayed, this tooth is decayed, this tooth and this tooth and this tooth" and kinda made me realise that I need to learn to brush my teeth and keep on top of it. I'm now 23 and my teeth still aren't great, I've had 2 more extractions but now I brush with water in the morning, eat breakfast, then brush with toothpaste after 30 minutes. I use mouthwash in the afternoon after work before having dinner, then before bed I tongue scrape, mouthwash, and brush my teeth before going to bed. I've just bought a waterflosser today because I struggle with string floss due to mobility problems, so that will be added to the routine when it arrives. I know it won't get rid of the existing decay but I'm really trying my best to prevent further decay from happening and I feel much better about looking after my teeth.

[@LivingTheorem]

The unfortunate thing about poor dental hygiene is that the majority of issues can't be reversed. I wish I knew/ was taught more about dental hygiene and understood that things like gum recession are permanent when I was younger.

[@iamyou3080]

I feel this. Thanks for sharing

[@MIA_SOOB]

My process may sound long but it's so worth that smooth fresh feeling, everytime. 😛🥰 First, I start off with string or pick flossing between the teeth & the gums. Then, I will dry brush my teeth. After, I will wet brush my teeth with toothpaste (I also brush my tongue, cheeks & the roof of my mouth). Then, I will pull out my waterpik & water floss my gums. Next, I will use my tongue scrapper to clear any build up off of my tongue. Lastly, I will rinse my mouth & gargle my throat area. When rinsing with mouth wash I make sure to swish the mouthwash around the top & bottom surface of my tongue, as well as the roof & sides of my mouth. I apply enough pressure & swish the mouth wash between my teeth & gums. - "So Fresh & So Clean" 😁😎

[@abigaildawn2996]

As someone who didn’t grow up with dental hygiene now that I have a child this stuff is so confusing. She goes to the dentist 4 times a year, ortho once a month and a hygienist 2-3 on top.. I still have no idea what’s best 🤷🏻‍♀️ she’s never had a cavity and I’m pretty sure she does which ever the last dr said to do first I really wish there was some national health guidelines on this such as the healthy eating ones. Breaking cycles is hard enough without the self doubt!

[@abigaildawn2996]

and thank you your videos are always helpful! ❤️

[@DrGregAsatrian]

You're doing great! I go over a few of these topics on the channel but this is a debate that I even hear about amongst my colleagues! Hope you found it helpful! =]

[@abigaildawn2996]

You’re the best always explaining things for us parents who literally know nothing. Best fb group going around

[@blvckhippy_]

I got into the habit of using my WaterPik, floss what I might’ve missed, brush, and then mouthwash- but I def like your sequence better and the reasoning for it, so I’ll be trying that out!

[@readingteacher1168]

Thanks for this video. I always wondered what was really best. At the end of the day, it seems like as long as you floss, you get the benefits.

[@danielclv97]

I heard about not rinsing your mouth after brushing, but I have a genuine question, shouldn't we rinse our mouth so that all the food remains that went out using the brush be washed away?

[@oceaniamonarch5404]

That's why you rinse first and floss first then brush

[@mdooms76]

I rinse and follow up with mouthwash. The toothpaste has all the plaque and bacteria mixed in that was just brushed from your teeth. I'm not leaving it in my mouth. Even if you spit the majority out, it's still there if you don't rinse.

[@ben_ster]

Thanks Dr. Greg for this advice! I'm gonna definitely just brush now in the morning, then waterpik, brush, and floss at night. 👍😄

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Sounds great!

[@edwinfuentes9537]

I only brush in the morning since I don’t have much time. When I get off work at 2pm I have to brush again, floss. At night I use my water floss, floss again, brush , and use a fluoride mouthwash.

[@magnabeast88]

Hey there dr Greg. Hope all is well. I'm wondering if you could make a video about TMJ issues with braces and understanding the the difference between pain, and the causes. Thanks have a good day

[@lottielotte]

Aye.

[@IshikawaLuv]

I’ve always flossed before brushing and floss anytime throughout the day if food gets stuck in there.

[@areguapiri]

Me too. It's the best daily method.

[@christianrapallo9850]

Anyone else notice he said "why some dentists recommend flossing before brushing" twice? LOL 0:42

[@Ronin_Noir]

My regimen in the morning: 1. Water Pick flosser with 1/4 anti cavity mouth wash to 3/4 water. 2. Brush my teeth (and tongue) with anti cavity toothpaste. I leave it in my mouth to remineralize. At night: 1. Water pick flosser with 1/2 water and 1/2 anti plaque/gingivitis mouth wash. 2. Brush my teeth (and tongue)with anti plaque toothpaste. 3. While toothpaste is still in my mouth, use a dental pick to clean between teeth and braces. 4. Floss, I like to floss after brushing to introduce the toothpaste still in my mouth below the gum line.

[@dorisrivera9447]

Can you make videos on how the assistant set up for procedures and what they do. Thank you, love your videos.

[@jessicariddle433]

My routine with braces is: Waterpik Floss Brush Mouthwash And I use Fluoride toothpaste from my dentist.

[@romeoespina2736]

Floss then brush coz flossing removes the build up in between teeth then brushing to reach those areas.

[@ttetv_]

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[@mdooms76]

I floss, waterpik, brush, then rinse with flouride mouthwash. I will now switch the floss to after I brush. I thought I was getting everything out by doing the two floss methods together then brushing as a final touch. That is why I've been doing it that way.

[@Life_Improbable]

I rinse with mouthwash, then water floss. Then brush for 3 or 4 minutes, 2-3 times per day and don't rinse so the floride can do its thing and my mouth feels clean longer. Life with braces 🤷‍♀️

[@DrGregAsatrian]

Haha sounds like you're doing great!

[@eggy5956]

That’s the same exact thing I do. My teeth feels cleaner and protected(from cavities).

[@Creationinmotion4922]

I brush 2 to 3x’s a day. My routine goes as follows, waterpik, brush, floss, brush again, and lastly mouthwash.

[@amytsi]

Always flossed first before brushing. However, I do brushing 2-3times a day and floss once a day. I was taught to rinse my mouth after brushing everytime, so I thought I have to adapt brush and split now!

[@englishwithaltini]

I floss a few times a week, but it’s important to do it daily. Thank you!

[@yogeshb780]

Kindly make a video of bimaxillary protrusion..

[@everythingikram]

I feel like if I floss before brushing the plaque I removed between my teeth will get pushed back idk

[@bsijami]

waterfloss, disclosing tablet, brush, floss

[@Radtke_Makes]

Thanks for the process!! i was told in the past that i was to floss first, but i'll try this route - makes sense that you're kind of doing both with the water pik

[@cuckoo-clockheart]

Flossing, brushing, water pick, mouth wash

[@whjess]

Im a bit concerned about over brushing and cleaning of teeth as this can cause damage to enamel...I brush once a day and floss twice a week...

[@moriamzaman]

Same!

[@areguapiri]

You should floss every day. Don't let food sit between your teeth overnight.

[@krishna-bq6uw]

Please do a video on flattening of mouth/smile due to 4 extraction in orthodontic treatment.. Do it for overjet case and protrusion..

[@codealias3234]

Morning: Brush, Mouthwash Evening: WaterPik, Brush, Floss, Proxy-brush, Mouthwash

[@dianapatricia2973]

I also do water floss, brush & flossing at night, brush only in the morning and water floss + brush after eating lunch. How about mouth wash? I actually stopped using it for awhile since in Tiktok there are many information going around. Some says don’t use it right after brushing it can develop plaque faster, some says its ok as long as the mouthwash doesn’t contains alcohol? Please talk about this one in the next video :)

[@Lexusfordd]

I waterpik, floss to get the extra nasty stuff out if needed. Then I brush then floss again if I need to.

[@shanicegrande8631]

in the morning i Waterfloss, brush, then use my flouride mouthwash (don’t rinse out nor eat/drink for 30 minutes) at night i waterfloss, brush , string floss (Plackers orthopicks), and flouride mouthwash (don’t rinse nor eat/drink for 30 minutes)

[@shanicegrande8631]

and i have braces btw

[@CoolCat.Hazelll]

Hi braces explained!!! I’m getting braces in less than 24 hours have any tips?

[@juliah8018]

i thought this question was common sense 😭😭 i have always brushed first

[@RetroReminiscing]

same here

[@msheartface5288]

I Waterpik, brush and floss but I rinse after brushing which you say I must not do! Spit and go 😆

[@frankmontez6853]

I've heard recently that it might be best to brush then floss. One question - is spending more than 2 minutes on brushing ok ?

[@FrederikSeerupNielsen]

Yes that's fine. 3-4 minutes is recommended a lot.

[@mizzhllywd]

Floss, brush, rinse wash. Or brush, floss, rinse with mouth wash. Can you rinse with mouth wash first and then do the other two?

[@kasper1612]

I have braces and i clench my teeth constantly without even realizing what should I do?

[@HanYabut]

Same

[@gladysasiamah6031]

Love the video! Which toothpaste in the UK would you advise while I am wearing braces please? ☺️

[@Thehfamilygaming]

I do I never rinse but its really minty

[@mercyejaita2428]

Hi Dr Greg, thanks for all the amazing videos. Please could you recommend a rechargeable portable water flosser?

[@joanandkids974]

Hi? Can you pls make a video if can crown teeth can have a braces??? Tia

[@svettakwan8476]

Can I floss like once a week instead like everyday? I brushes my teeth twice a day usually, just don’t floss as frequently.

[@sarahyap8609]

water floss, brush then water floss again 😊😊❤️❤️

[@hewliwen]

Am I over "water flossing" if I do it after every meals? *I am wearing braces*

[@harmonymoody]

Imma do before and after now

[@echo4524]

hey dr. greg what's your opinion on the carriere motion?

[@mariashakespeare5800]

Honestly I've done both. Floss/Brush and Brush/Floss. I have a question. I Brush twice a day and floss once..here and there I use my water pick but I'm noticing plaque building up around my two bottom teeth. Is there anything I can do? Why is it happening?? 😫 also I've had braces for about 5 months now.

[@shanicegrande8631]

try using an electric toothbrush!!

[@danielle7707]

You’re amazing ‼️‼️‼️💕 thank you

[@aliciasamuel7586]

Should I use a mouthwash after brushing every time or just let the toothpaste sit on my teeth

[@annabiing2570]

I’m more confused with breakfasts/brushing order then brushing/flossing!!!!???? I usually brush with water, then have my breakfast then do the brushing with toothpaste and flossing…am I correct?

[@emrahhajdarevic3115]

Hey,Can you please explain why I don’t have hooks on my braces even though I will need rubber bands to fix my over bite or my deep bite please help me I’m very confused please respond somebody at least.

[@gosiamesmokoka3734]

Do orthodontists reuse brackets? Like of they get cleaned and sterilized then use them again or are they all brand new?

[@boldandcourageous8314]

Can you do a video on INVISALIGN FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BONDING COMPOSITE ON THEIR FRONT TEETH ( for a gap), THAT WANT TO CLOSE THE GAP WITH INVISALIGN. My question is..... Does the bonding have to be removed prior to the start of invisalign or can it be removed slowly throughout treatment?

[@mahnoornadeem9706]

Can u do either way?

[@kkkayla-fc7tn]

Could you do a video about buttons? I got them on the bottom of my teeth and I have to wear a band connecting from the outside going inside to that button

[@xjuliusx1567]

thank you so much and i get my braces off in 2 days

[@UnknownUnknown-pt5wi]

Can you explain if water flossing is better flossing and is it more effective please because I have braces and I use a water glosser and I want to know if it’s effective or not

[@avadheshbhatt1137]

I am going through braces treatment with niti wire, and I have narrow smile can braces widen my smile or do I need some palate expander?

[@rockshell22]

Do you have a video about bite blocks? Also is it bad if you accidentally swolloed one 😳 😬

[@marlencapatides7369]

I LIKE TO FLOSS FIRST AND THEN BRUSH!!! LIKE WHEN YOU CLEAN THE HOUSE!! FIRST YOU SWEEP THE FLOOR AND THEN MOP!!!

[@cescarb]

I brush and water floss 3 times a day

[@Thehfamilygaming]

Like twice for my orthodontics and for my dentist

[@Momy2T]

Mouthwash, pik, brush, floss, mouthwash..sorry not sorry 😂😂

[@bquelygulrs222]

My orthodontist says i have to extract 4 tooth and she ask me if it want to use Mini screw or Tads to help close the gap. Do you think i should do Tads or stick with normal thing”

[@giuliabonino2794]

Thank you! Can I use a watwrpik right after eating or is it better to wait half an hour like with brushing?

[@79serenity1]

Ok… I am so horrible with flossing.. I’ve tried and always “do the most” end up cutting my gums.. I have had my braces on for 1 week and my routine is waterpik, brush, and mouth wash.. morning and night. And I brush midday. Am I hindering my progress? Is it really a necessity to string floss??

[@shanicegrande8631]

@@79serenity1 you should try orthopicks!!!!! They sell them on amazon or maybe try cvs/ walgreens

[@jadescott7295]

I had my braces changed for the last time yesterday and I’m getting them off next month my orthodontist made a twist in my wire next to one bracket and bet it so it doesn’t stick out and it’s tight I was wondering what it’s for?

[@Leondap2024]

Waterpik Brush Waterpik Mouthwash

[@ninarapovic9187]

Hi, i had impacted tooth exposure surgery and The tooth finally came down at its fullest. I am from europe and I would like to send you my progress photos from beginning till now. I am stil wearing braces cause I need to move my teeth back so I can have simmetrical smile. Is it possible for me to send you my photos somewhere?

[@HmmmmmLemmeThinkNo]

The funny part is that I can manage flossing 3+ times a day, but brushing more than once? I just can't. I don't know why

[@vaniguwap29]

i have bite blocks. but there’s still 1 bracket that my top teeth bite over. is this major ?

[@shohelahmed7352]

So how long should the fluoride on your teeth before washing it off?

[@Momy2T]

You’re not supposed to wash out fluoride. You aren’t supposed to eat/drink 30 mins after. :)

[@kristyo1645]

Night Routine was: Brush with tooth paste, floss, scrape tongue, fluoride rinse. Now Night time: Brush with toothpaste, floss, scrape tongue, apply extra toothpaste and floss it into sensitive space. Wear retainer. Daytime: simply brush with paste

[@TheOriginalbeauty22]

Can you get invisalign or braces if you have a bridge or a crown or a missing tooth?

[@neya292]

Braces- yes. Invisalign- I'm not sure.

[@SharmanSVasa]

Hey Dr Greg, I had my molar bands 3 days ago and how do I floss my teeth having those because the floss usually gets stuck

[@msheartface5288]

I take my elastics out when flossing and cleaning, but use a water pink about 3 times a day with elastics in…

[@annach7914]

Love ur teeth😍🦷

[@harmonymoody]

Me at 1am lolz 👀🕺question of the day

[@Thehfamilygaming]

My mouth hurts from my braces what do I do ?

[@leahhayes8256]

Since we do it twice per day minds well switch it up so you do it correctly both ways 🤣😃🤣… just my opinion lol

[@MH-fq4vy]

Have you scheduled the debate with Mike Mew? We must remember Science progresses through debate. The truth is slowly but surely revealing itself, the house of cards will fall and at that point orthodontists will have no choice but to address the crux of the matter. Surely, as health professionals we have a duty of lifelong learning, why is this not common amongst orthodontic professionals?

[@varii110]

Ever since I got my braces put on I brush floss then brush 😂😂😭

[@andiswa.n6100]

Can I get braces if my teeth don't really need them

[@palomamayrany1537]

SooOoooo when I get my braces off does that mean I should unsubscribe 🤣🤣

[@dianathompson6400]

Waterpik twice a day. Brush twice a day. Floss last thing at night. I usually rinse off my non-floride tooth paste with waterpik after brushing. I had 5 kids and brushing twice daily and watching their diet and in all of them, they had only a few cavities over the years they were here.

[@mizzhllywd]

The orthodontist assistant told me to floss once a week.

[@AgustinCahyani]

I am team flossing first...

[@areguapiri]

Me too. It makes more sense.

[@neharoxx1]

Wait... we are not supposed to rinse with water after brushing or using mouthwash? So if we don't then we're consuming toothpaste or mouthwash as we are naturally performing swallowing act throughout the day 🧐

[@areguapiri]

You spit most of the toothpaste out without rinsing. The remaining toothpaste on your teeth provides added protection after you brush.

[@neharoxx1]

@@areguapiri but then is it okay to swallow spit with bit of toothpaste in it through the day? Also is it not advisable to use mouthwash after brushing because it rinses the toothpaste off the teeth?

[@areguapiri]

@@neharoxx1 The amount of toothpaste left in the mouth is so little that it is completely harmless if you swallow any. That remaining toothpaste provides added protection after brushing. Mouthwash after brushing is not necessary.

[@neharoxx1]

@@areguapiri thankyou so much 🙏🏻 all my life I have been rinsing my mouth with water and mouthwash vigorously right after properly brushing my teeth to remove toothpaste from mouth. I'll keep this in mind now. Thanks for educating me.

[@kristinatorrez]

You said flossing before brushing twice😂

[@mikado_m]

*struggles to even just brush my teeth * :(

[@yamantarakji]

how about FLoss then Brush then Floss then Brush? would that be good enough? 🤣

[@AEW0416]

Invisalign life: Brush, floss, mouth wash… three times a day. 😒

[@realist6482]

Dentist can’t figure what they want us to do, iPad mini tell me to floss and brush this guy saying brushed and flossed.

[@portiamichellebwanali6153]

Hi stranger . Just wanted to let you know that Jesus loves you and so do I.❤✝️

[@hasha9]

There's no studies that show a clear benefit of flossing vs not flossing though.. Also water piks do NOT remove plaque, that's acquired pellicle/biofilm which requires mechanical removal. All it does is remove debris/food that brushing already does. How does a oral professional not know this? Water pik is basically spraying water on your dirty car, doesn't really remove the dirt film, only debris. So it's pretty useless if you brush properly. Are you just trying to sell the product for promotion?

[@findawaytowin2968]

Did this need to be a 5+min video?..