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Is it okay to brush your teeth four times a day?

I brush my teeth four times a day. Is it okay to brush your teeth four times a day?

4 Answers

YES, by all means! If you have a high cavity rate or periodontal disease (gum infections), you sure should use a soft or ultra soft brush and floss more too. It could be a life saver if you have a family history of stroke, heart attack, or even dementia.
You can brush 200000065767 times a day, as long as you do it softly. Have at it. Question is, would you really change to 3 times a day if you were asked to? Just curious.

Dr. Jensen
Of course! Just don't overdo it with scrubbing too hard to contribute to gum recession and root wear.

Dr. Conrad
Yes it’s perfectly fine. Just make sure you use a soft bristle brush and don’t brush too hard or you may wear away your tooth enamel.