When it comes to oral hygiene, brushing your teeth is
one of the most important things you will need to take into consideration. But
have you ever thought about it that this very brushing can turn into something
which could damage your teeth? Yes, it is very much possible when you
over-brush. Over-brushing mainly involves abrasive brushing. When you are in a
hurry or you are too passionate about the cleanliness of your teeth, you might
end up exerting extra amount of force to brush your teeth.
You may have heard that teeth are the hardest part of a
human body. They surely are but your gums aren’t that hard. Hence, abrasive
brushing can result in pulling back of gums. This gum recession tends to expose
the vulnerable part of tooth, leading to extra sensitivity and tooth’s overall
vulnerability against infections. And the bad news is that receded gums do not
grow back.
Damage
caused by over-brushing
It’s pretty much normal to feel the need of dental cleanliness. In fact, it’s something which everyone should have. When you
recognize the importance of dental care, you want to take care of your gums and
teeth in better way. But it can turn out to be something even harmful when you
get passionate enough to exert extra mount of force on your teeth while
brushing. Apart from gum recession caused by over-brushing, it can also result
in worn out tooth enamel. Worn out tooth enamel and pushed back gum line
contribute in combination to gather worse dental issues for you to face.
Although the dental problems caused as a result of abrasive brushing are
treatable, they can be invasive and expensive as well.
Reason
people brush abrasively
Many people believe that harder you brush, the cleaner
your teeth will be. Well, it’s not the case. First you need to understand what
plaque basically is. It is the combination of saliva, food particles and
bacteria. It is so soft that it can be cleaned with the help of a rag. Tartar
or calculus on the other hand is hardened plaque. The reason is gets hardened
is carelessness from brushing your teeth for a long time. Sometimes, hardened
plaque is very difficult to clean with the help of brushing. But if tartar is
not hardened enough, you don’t need to over-brush in order to clean it. You can
brush your teeth in the normal way in order to get desirable results. In order
to get tartar removed from your teeth, you should visit your dentist.
What
you should do?
When it comes to the right way of brushing, there are
several things that you will need to take into consideration.
- Get the toothbrush which works for you. Soft brush with rounded bristles is the right tool to brush your teeth. When you use this brush, you will be able to clean your teeth without damaging your teeth and gums.
- Right technique of brushing matters a lot. Make sure that you are using 45-degree angle while brushing your teeth. Use circular movement while brushing your teeth.
- Instead of brushing hard for one minute, you can brush gently for 2 – 3 minutes. This way, you will not damage your teeth and gums. Moreover, this way of brushing will help you ensure proper cleanliness of your teeth.
