{"id":280,"date":"2024-04-12T21:22:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T21:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=280"},"modified":"2024-05-29T21:24:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T21:24:36","slug":"brush-teeth-too-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitecosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/brush-teeth-too-hard\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hard Is Too Hard When It Comes to Brushing Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Any dentist will tell you that it\u2019s crucial to brush your teeth at least twice a day to eliminate plaque and food residue and avoid tooth decay<\/a>. However, it is quite possible to brush your teeth too hard, and overbrushing can damage the gums or enamel. Since it doesn\u2019t make sense for people to hurt their smiles while brushing their teeth, here are a few signs that you might be brushing too hard as well as what you can do to address the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Damage Can Overbrushing Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people brush too aggressively because they believe it is the only way to make their teeth sufficiently clean and white, but it actually has the opposite effect. Overbrushing can wear away the glossy, white enamel layer, making the teeth appear to be darker and more yellow. To make matters worse, overbrushing can also cause irreversible gum recession that leads to dental sensitivity by exposing the roots of the teeth. If a person brushes too hard for too long, they can be left with darker, yellow, and uncomfortable teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to tell if you are brushing your teeth too hard is to inspect your toothbrush. It should look fairly new if you\u2019ve been using it for three months or less, but if it looks frayed and beat up, it may be because you are brushing too hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should I Brush My Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being mindful of your brushing habits can help you correct a pattern of brushing too hard.  A few tips for proper brushing include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n