5 Dental Mistakes That Make Your Dental Hygienist Cringe

These 5 mistakes are ruining your dental health: brushing with charcoal, not brushing for the full 2 minutes, not brushing before bed, flossing using the see-saw method, and trying to scale your own teeth! Let's talk!
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[@TeethTalk]

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[@brucegold5046]

I’d never be able to fall asleep without flossing & brushing before bed. The thought of that gunk sitting in my mouth for 7 hours is disgusting.

[@daniellekimber12]

Depression is crazy

[@Soza241]

I am a dental student in Iraq, and I benefit from your videos thank you so much ❤

[@Pottszy]

I will say this before anyone else comments it! She does not have an incentive to tell people these FACTS!! She will have seen real patients not follow these tips and the consequences as a result!

[@TeethTalk]

THIS! thank you! :)

[@sarashann]

You're the best Whitney! Always motivational!!! ❤

[@TeethTalk]

you're the best! thank you for this kind comment!

[@erinmartin793]

I have learned so much from your videos!!! I thank you, my dentist thanks you!!

[@TeethTalk]

this makes me so happy! thank you for watching! and wishing you continued dental health!

[@pam164]

I know loads of people that only brush on a morning. I've said all the food and drinks you have had all day and you don't brush their teeth.

[@Mandy-y8b]

I appreciate how you explain and deliver information! As a dental hygiene student this video is helpful as I learn effective patient education. ❤

[@GracelynKluksdahl-g5b]

I'm glad it benefits your learning in school! I wonder what it's like to be a hygienist, or student. 😀

[@CNder77]

Great video thank you for sharing. Yes, things correct. I’m so glad you mention seesaw floss to insert only then up and down to clean. I keep telling my dentist this over and over, and she continues to snap the floss in snapping into my gums. Very very painful.

[@kbophoto]

Just bought my first electric tooth brush (Philips Sonicare 4100) and water flosser (Waterpik Ultra Countertop Water Flosser). Been having a bunch of dental work done and hopefully these are good products! Love your channel, my dentist watches it too after I told her about it!

[@TeethTalk]

yay!!! love electric TBs and water flossers! keep up the great work! don't forget string floss too (even the picks)! and THANK YOU for telling her about it! that makes me so happy. appreciate you!

[@GracelynKluksdahl-g5b]

This video definitely helped!!!! I'm 15 and wear braces, and I like the part about accidentally cutting the interdental papilla! I can honestly tell you that I've done it several times, and it's terrible, but now I'm getting in the habit of being careful around that area and cleaning carefully. I really love medical, and dental facts!!!❤ I'm trying to figure out if I want to be a nurse or a hygienist! I love both careers it's just hard to decide!!!!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for watching!!! and keep up the great dental care :) here's my video that goes over nursing vs dental hygiene -- hope you enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2q3k4Strqupfbc wishing you the best future career on whatever you choose!

[@GracelynKluksdahl-g5b]

@@TeethTalk I actually saw that video not too long ago!!! 😄😁

[@DELLRS2012]

Brushing teeth twice a day seems so basic. I can’t imagine many adults refusing to do this regularly.

[@greenkitty82]

@@DELLRS2012 I think the reason is because everyone is so busy 24/7 taking time to self care with things like their oral health seems to be something people drop which I just could not do as it's almost therapeutic to clean your teeth and you have that nice clean feeling afterwards which in turn helps your mood and how you show up in the world. You'd be surprised how often I've been told that many adults don't clean their teeth twice a day but I think once a habit becomes familiar and set, it's easy to do each day. And also it's just not worth the hassle of having to have dental work done from lack of cleaning!

[@sophiaperez9543]

Good tips, thank you! 💗gonna try to do better 😅🤞🏼🦷

[@mrandredparis]

Sometimes I don't brush my teeth at night because of my mental illness, it just feels like I shouldn't do it and so I don't. I don't know how to overcome this.

[@greenkitty82]

Sorry to hear you are feeling like you can't give yourself the love and self care you deserve. My advice is on the days you don't feel you can brush is there anything you can do that can remotely improve your teeth health that day like can you just use mouthwash or just floss or use a Waterflosser? Or even chewing xylitol gum to help? I really hope you can get yourself to a better place mentally and know that everyone in the world, yourself included deserves the best health and smile. Believe you are worth taking care of! 🙂

[@AliceVFame]

Depression protip: wash your teeth in the morning and later during the day before you get too tired. Don't drink anything too acidic or sweet and it'll help a lot. Water or milk is best. Sorry you're struggling, hope you feel better soon.

[@NickMaovich]

@@mrandredparis use oral b brush timer for unlocking pictures and getting achievements! helped me (Im 34 y.o male child) stay strong ❤️

[@Danielch7v13]

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[@ayeshaakhtar4727]

You’re the best! ❤❤❤

[@TeethTalk]

thank you for being here!!!

[@daysoftheboo]

Toothbrushes and toothpaste are getting extremely expensive!! They're the most expensive I've ever seen in my lifetime, is it necessary to spend the extra dollars to get the fancy toothbrushes and toothpaste? Or are the cheaper toothpaste and toothbrushes just as good?

[@TeethTalk]

cheaper can work just as good -- as long as it's soft bristled and you're using proper technique! hope these help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaCqkH2CqrZripo and kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH24nH2bhcd2pac

[@240iBMW]

I had a cavity filled and they use a metal clamp. When removing it it snapped and scratched up my mouth badly. The dental assistant said it happens all the time. Why are clamps needed and is this common

[@lisamarie9823]

you should work on getting Charcoal Toothpaste discontinued

[@Bri_Incarnated]

Still hoping to see an oral hygiene routine for people without teeth/experiencing tooth loss soon ❤

[@TeethTalk]

yes! good reminder! it's on my list! I will move it up :) :) thank you!

[@magnetohex703]

Whitney!. 🥰 looking gorgeous. 🥰

[@Bl4ckytom]

Thank you for sharing tour knowledge about oral higiene! I really love your channel. Is it okay to brush your teeth for longer than 2 minutes? I’m using sonic brush using sweep method and do it for about 5 to 6 minutes to feel like they’re cleaned and smooth but I’m not really sure if that’s okay. Would love to hear your opiniom about it. And btw your teeth are GORGEUS!

[@TeethTalk]

thank you so much for being here and commenting kind! my best advice is to confirm with your individual dental provider to make sure you're not brushing too hard! but usually with my patients, I'm all for them brushing a little longer than 2 minutes as long as they are not harming their gums by pressing too hard. hope this helps!

[@tomek4220]

@@TeethTalk Thank you for answering :)! In the past I've had problems with gum bleeding. I used to wake up with taste of blood in my mouth which was horrible and after looking up for solution I decided to buy water floss and use it daily in the morning after i drink my cofee, after a while my problem was gone and my dental professional told me that they look way better (I do checkouts twice a year). About brusing I only touch really gently at 45 angle using swiping method. I would like to again you for your great content, I learned alot because of you and sorry for any grammar mistakes but english is not native language haha.

[@Countryboy317]

Hey Whitney! What are your thoughts on Arm and hammer toothpaste?? I have been using it and I like it 😊

[@TeethTalk]

if you like it -- and it has anti-cavity benefits (such as fluoride, which most A&H toothpaste does) then I'm all for it! always use the toothpaste you LIKE, because then you're more likely to brush for the full 2 minutes :) :)

[@Countryboy317]

@TeethTalk I actually love the peroxicare one 😊 it deep cleans too and gently whitens

[@Waltaere]

Whitneey 🤠

[@TeethTalk]

howdy!

[@thefuss4724]

What about sodium hydroxide pastes they damage enamel and gums as well they are very erosive

[@DELLRS2012]

What?!?! The carifree toothpaste has a low abrasive rating.

[@NickMaovich]

[@TeethTalk]

:) :) love the blue peace sign ;) !!!

[@sofiacausa1161]

I brush with the Crest strawberry toothpaste have you tried it?

[@TeethTalk]

yes! yum! love a strawberry flavor!

[@GracelynKluksdahl-g5b]

That sounds really good!!! I use cinnamon Colgate!

[@Articapilus]

“The United States District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that fluoridation at 0.7 mg/L - the level endorsed by the EPA - presents an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children. This finding is based on robust scientific evidence, including a review by the US Government’s National Toxicology Program, which identified a clear link between fluoride exposure and neurodevelopmental harm.”

[@TeethTalk]

It's true that fluoride in water can spark debate, especially when it comes to public health policies. However, it's important to look closely at the broader scientific consensus. While concerns about fluoride and neurodevelopmental health have been raised, including in court cases, public health decisions regarding fluoridation are based on decades of research that show it’s safe and effective at levels like 0.7 mg/L. Politics and legal rulings often bring varying opinions, but scientific research continues to support the benefits of fluoride in preventing tooth decay. Ultimately, it's always a good idea to discuss any concerns with your dental provider to ensure you're making the best choices for your dental health.

[@why5711]

Does anyone know or would like to check the ingredients of perfora ( indian brand) products and tell if u think it is good for your health for daily use ? Because i liked it for new toothpaste flavours like lavender and want professional advice if its good.

[@emmanuelduray1616]

How about the colgate charcoal it can damge it too?

[@TeethTalk]

most of the big named brands don't actually include charcoal -- they either dye it black (and it has no charcoal at all) or they use a very small amount of charcoal powder which isn't as abrasive. always check the ingredients to know for sure :) hope this helps!

[@natsukirei2016]

A while ago i got a tooth extracted and i kept pulling my cheek pretty far back with my finger to look at the wound, it became a bad habbit, and my mum keeps telling me not to and theirs heaps of nerves in their, and i get tingling for a few days after sometimes light pain in the gums/teeth near their Is that possible? can pulling on your cheek cause a range of feelings/problems

[@chriss.4093]

Your cheeks have nerves. All the nerves are connected. You're pulling on nerves that surrounds pulled tooth.....

[@natsukirei2016]

@@chriss.4093 it developed into a bad habbit, i do it all the time now always curious what fillings look like and if they are still in place etc so i keep pulling my cheek and i was wondering how bad that is

[@anthonypatterson]

Total BS, using a scaler is so easy, use a good spotlight and practice probe before going too close to gum line. Still need a yearly pro clean but if you are prone to tartar you can remove alot of it yourself :)

[@Pottszy]

@@anthonypatterson You post a personal anecdote that could lead to causing others harm, whilst labelling evidence based information from a registered dental hygienist and doctoral student as “BS” really?

[@NickMaovich]

Hi everyone I am anthony patterson, certified self scaler at home