Katy Perry brushes teeth six times a day, Every musician has their own, personal superstitions and oddball traditions that they, religiously, adhere to. Mariah Carey was famous for having color-sorted candy. Others are particularly favored toward certain brands of water or soda. For pop music princess Katy Perry, the focus is more health-related.
Perry, the hit singer of “I Kissed a Girl” and “Last Friday Night,” keeps her lips, and mouth, kissable at all times, opting to brush her teeth at least six times per day. Reportedly, as a child, Perry had 13 cavities which required fillings. She is now, also reportedly, so fearful of cavities that she excessively brushes, in an attempt to foil their formation.
In a recent interview with YouTube, Perry admitted her oral fetish was directly caused by her early obsession with Britney Spears and her always-gleaming set of “pearly whites.”
Excessive brushing can, in some cases, be considered a form of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Obsessive Compulsive Disorders can be painful, time-consuming and life-altering, if not handled properly. While many people suffer form one form of OCD or another, it is usually the extreme cases that reach notoriety. Perry has not stated whether or not OCD can be cited as a possibility. However, a layman’s glance can conclude that to, potentially, be the case.
Brushing Your Teeth Too Much Could Harm Your Teeth
Researchers say the force necessary to brush your teeth is actually quite light because the pressure is being applied to a very small area.
According to WEB Md, one study shows there’s a limit to the amount of pressure your teeth can take, and beyond that extra force or time doesn’t do any further good:They found that plaque removal improved with longer brushing time up to two minutes and with greater pressure up to 150 grams of pressure, which is about the weight of an orange.
“If you are unsure how to go about brushing your teeth, the best thing to do is to make an appointment with your dentist or dental hygienist who will be able to train you in the correct techniques and will show you approximately how much pressure you should be applying,” says Heaseman.
Perry, the hit singer of “I Kissed a Girl” and “Last Friday Night,” keeps her lips, and mouth, kissable at all times, opting to brush her teeth at least six times per day. Reportedly, as a child, Perry had 13 cavities which required fillings. She is now, also reportedly, so fearful of cavities that she excessively brushes, in an attempt to foil their formation.
In a recent interview with YouTube, Perry admitted her oral fetish was directly caused by her early obsession with Britney Spears and her always-gleaming set of “pearly whites.”
Excessive brushing can, in some cases, be considered a form of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Obsessive Compulsive Disorders can be painful, time-consuming and life-altering, if not handled properly. While many people suffer form one form of OCD or another, it is usually the extreme cases that reach notoriety. Perry has not stated whether or not OCD can be cited as a possibility. However, a layman’s glance can conclude that to, potentially, be the case.
Brushing Your Teeth Too Much Could Harm Your Teeth
Researchers say the force necessary to brush your teeth is actually quite light because the pressure is being applied to a very small area.
According to WEB Md, one study shows there’s a limit to the amount of pressure your teeth can take, and beyond that extra force or time doesn’t do any further good:They found that plaque removal improved with longer brushing time up to two minutes and with greater pressure up to 150 grams of pressure, which is about the weight of an orange.
“If you are unsure how to go about brushing your teeth, the best thing to do is to make an appointment with your dentist or dental hygienist who will be able to train you in the correct techniques and will show you approximately how much pressure you should be applying,” says Heaseman.
