Am I The Only One Brushing My Teeth Like 8 Times A Day?!

mollyxcate · February 2012

I know it's not good for the enamel but I feel like I have to brush my teeth ALL the time. One day I counted 8 times. Other days its just 4-5 times. It depends on how many 'snack/meals' I eat. I have to brush after every one!

Jnmac83 · February 2012

Scout2005:

Is it to get rid of the food taste? Could you chew gum or take a mint?

I still can barely brush my teeth without gagging, so I'm almost envious.

This. My mouth always feels like it has a bad taste in it these days, but brushing my teeth makes me gag so much I'm lucky to use toothpaste right now!

mollyxcate · February 2012

Its because I have a sour taste in my mouth and it feels filmy and I feel like I have sweaters on my teeth. It's gross!

I'm chewing gum right now though.

CLeigh03 · February 2012

Not here - brushing 2-3 times a day, like normal.

babyike · February 2012

Um... yes, I think you're the only one LOL. I cannot stand to brush my teeth, so I only brush twice a day. My gag reflux is off the chain this pregnancy, and since I have to use the ProNamel toothpaste (my dentist said my enamel was wearing down) I gag non-stop. That stuff is nasty and chalky! Bleh!

I agree with Scout. Can you try some mint-flavored chewing gum? Trident spearmint and Wrigley's double-mint are my two faves Yes

Catbella769 · February 2012

Nope not the only one! I cant get the taste out of my mouth either. i'm trying to figure out what foods do it to me, but it seems like everything. i think mints and gum are good idea. I rinse my mouth with baking soda and water at home and that helps more so than brushing my teeth. so maybe try that?

jaf4776 · February 2012

I had that same awful taste in my mouth for about 3 weeks.. then one day it just went away.. thank goodness! hopefully yours goes away soon..

ashS10309 · February 2012

I wish I wanted to brush my teeth that much. As PP said I can almost not stand to brish my teeth! My gag reflux is through the roof these days!

Andreabks · February 2012

i had reflux issues as a kid and therefore had breath/taste issues. my dentist at the time suggested swishing with watered down hydrogenperoxide. it tastes like crap, but works really well.

Nikko Blue · February 2012

Scout2005:
I still can barely brush my teeth without gagging, so I'm almost envious.

This exactly. I'm still dry heaving when brushing my teeth.

delaneykai · February 2012

Scout2005:

Is it to get rid of the food taste? Could you chew gum or take a mint?

I still can barely brush my teeth without gagging, so I'm almost envious.

Same!

ballstar · February 2012

Lollipops are my way of combating the gross taste I get in my mouth. It usually comes on strongest after eating, so I have a drink of water and then a lollipop afterward.

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