Perhaps frequent brushing does do this. But I brush twice daily as well. The
primary reasons I brush is to stimulate the gums in front and in back. The
reason I floss (about 3 - 4 times per day) is to remove food after I eat and
stimulate the gums between the teeth, something brushing doesn't do. Last 8
months or so I've been using an electronic toothbrush which has improved
things greatly.

I get a lot of calculus build-up and have my teeth cleaned about every 4
months. As I get older, this has seemed more important because the gums get
inflamed, and the gingival pockets get deeper. I have been basically paleo
for only about 3 years, so perhaps I already did a lot of damage there. But
the calculus build-up continues and that is why I go to the dentist. Since
I've been using the new toothbrush, my gums are in much better shape and the
cleanings are much easier.

I also had stains on my teeth which I suspect are caused by green tea
consumption. The new toothbrush seems to have removed these stains too.

I am sure brushing and flossing helps improve gum health. On balance, it may
also contribute to some extra wear on the tooth surface which is a negative.
It may alter the flora, but OTOH that may depend upon what toothpaste you
use.



Trish Tipton wrote:

> >  > Frequent brushing will also alter the natural protective flora of
> > the
> > mouth.
> >  >
>
> I brush twice a day, once in the morning and once at night.  I have had
> only 2 fillings in my life, and my children ages 17, 13 and 12 have NEVER
>  had a cavity. They brush twice a day also.
> Trish
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