Aggressive Brushing: A Risk For Your Teeth And Gums

If a few weeks of use your toothbrush is messy, with the bristles open and bent, something is not right. You probably practice what dentists call an aggressive brushing, that is, brushing too energetic or frequent or with a technique Inadequate. This type of brushing, in addition to spoiling the brush before it reaches its useful life of 2 or 3 months, has negative consequences for our oral health. So, let’s give you four tips to avoid it.

If you push the brush too hard against your teeth or gums, you brush too often a day or use an inadequate technique; we can suffer the two main consequences of aggressive brushing:

Dental abstractions: A group of enamel on the neck of the tooth.

Gums recession: Inflammation and receding of the tissues of the gums that exposes part of the root of the teeth. This brings not only cosmetic consequences but also dental hypersensitivity and increased risk of tooth decay.

People who perform aggressive brushing begin to use hard bristle brushes with the intention of not squeezing as much, but in practice, this ends up being counterproductive since more damage is usually done. So what recommendations can you follow to avoid falling into aggressive brushing? We recommend four:

The Brush Is Not A Mop

It is essential that you understand that the brush cleans by sweeping, so we do not have to rub it strongly against the teeth and gums. If we swept our house by squeezing the broom against the floor, we would clean the floor and, moreover, let the broom bristles be bent.

Uses A Brush With Pressure

Warning There are currently on the market electric brushes that can help you avoid aggressive brushing thanks to a function that alerts you when you are over tightening and even reduces the number of revolutions.

Do Not Use chemical Toothpaste

Chemical toothpaste, such as bleaching agents, can aggravate aggressive brushing so that you can opt for those with a low harshness index. You should use a natural toothpaste or a gum balm for receding gums.

Watch What You Eat And The Time Of Brushing

It is proven that if you do not allow at least half an hour after having taken some acidic food or drink (oranges, yogurt, soda, pineapple), your enamel will be weaker and, therefore, Aggressive brushing will be even more dangerous. Before brushing, allow a half hour to pass or rinse thoroughly with water to regulate the pH level.

Remember: control your strength during brushing. Use more skill and ask your dentist to evaluate the technique you use to brush your teeth. Surely he can give you some advice to improve it.