Spit or rinse after brushing teeth? You might be doing it wrong. Also, should you be using DIY teeth-whitening products like baking soda? Or have you always wondered whether to brush your teeth before or after breakfast? Singapore dentist Dr Tristan Peh has the answers for you. 00:00 Do we rinse or spit out toothpaste after brushing teeth? 00:32 Do we really need to use toothpaste? 00:43 Key ingredients to look for in a toothpaste 01:08 Ingredients that help to whiten teeth: hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide 01:17 How do these ingredients work to whiten teeth? 01:46 Professional whitening at the dental clinic 02:05 DIY whitening: Does charcoal or baking soda work? Are they safe? 02:27 Ingredient that helps to reduce sensitivity: potassium nitrate 02:32 What's the right amount of toothpaste to use? 02:58 How to choose a toothbrush? 03:18 Should we brush teeth before or after breakfast? 03:40 Do electronic toothbrushes work better than manual ones? 03:53 The right techniques to brush teeth 04:22 Why do we need to see the dentist every 6 months? ABOUT "WHAT'S IN MY..." SERIES A Talking Point web original series where you tell us what you’d like us to investigate, and we get the experts to answer your questions. For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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