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How many times we should brush our teeth and how? I have gap in molar teeth and one molar tooth has cavities and can't eat from it
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Brush twice a day. Visit a dentist for the dental cavities.
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Study shows Plaque accumulates on teeth within 24 hrs. So Brushing the teeth should be done once or twice within 24 hrs to keep the plaque accumulation under control .
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If you want to save your tooth go for xray to see the depth of infection.
Brush your teeth twice daily.
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
You should brush your teeth twice daily.
Brush upper teeth with downward strokes and lower teeth with upward strokes.
Clean all surfaces of you all teeth.
You can watch you tube videos for reference
Get your dental treatment by condition a dentist for decayed tooth and spaced teeth
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Brush twice
Do a xray of that tooth must be root canal treatment needed
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Brushing twice a day is advised.
For cavities, Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation and treatment ( as required)
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Brush your teeth twice a day. Visit a dentist every 6 months for a check up. Get your cavities filled before they cause pain.
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