{"id":141,"date":"2022-12-28T11:58:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T11:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csbdental.in\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2022-12-28T11:58:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T11:58:27","slug":"are-you-brushing-your-teeth-too-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csbdental.in\/blog\/2022\/12\/28\/are-you-brushing-your-teeth-too-hard\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to brushing your teeth, there is such a thing as proper technique. Brushing too hard \u2014 or using the wrong toothbrush \u2014\u00a0can damage your teeth and gums, leading to problems like enamel wear and receding gums, which can in turn lead to\u00a0tooth sensitivity<\/a>, says\u00a0Gene Romo, DDS<\/a>, a dentist in Chicago.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople tend to brush aggressively, thinking it\u2019s the only way they can get their teeth to feel clean and look whiter,\u201d Dr. Romo says. \u201cThat\u2019s counterproductive, because not only does it cause recession of your gums, but you\u2019re also wearing away the white, glossy enamel on your teeth, making them look yellow and darker.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not sure if you\u2019re brushing too hard? Take a look at your toothbrush. If you\u2019ve been using it for three months or less, it should still appear relatively new. \u201cIf it looks beat-up and flat, that\u2019s a sign you\u2019re brushing way too hard,\u201d Romo says.<\/p>\n

The Proper Way to Brush Your Teeth<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It will require some mindfulness, but you can change your hard-brushing ways, Romo says. Follow these proper-brushing tips and you\u2019ll\u00a0relieve tooth sensitivity<\/a>\u00a0and prevent damage to your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n