The common mistake most of us make when brushing our teeth

The term "brushing teeth" is a misleading term that causes most of us to put far too much pressure on our teeth, one that causes long-term damage.

Now a dentist clarifies - the teeth should be cleaned, not brushed.

This is how you will do it right

Dr. Ariel Savyon

05/04/2022

Tuesday, 05 April 2022, 07:42

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Lots of people think that the harder they brush their teeth, the better results and whiter teeth they will get.

But the opposite is true - aggressive brushing creates permanent damage to teeth and gums, and can lead to receding gums, tenderness, tooth decay and tooth loss.

The term "brushing teeth" creates the illusion of needing strong scrubbing or brushing, but in practice, the teeth should be cleaned and not brushed.

Hold the brush with your finger, forearm and thumb and not with the whole palm.

In this way, you will avoid exerting too strong forces on the teeth that wear them out over time and give them a dull and not glowing appearance.

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Studies show that a significant proportion of the Western population has difficulty maintaining regular oral hygiene.

Other sections of the population do perform various cleaning operations, albeit in an inefficient manner that does not achieve the goal at a sufficient level.

It turns out that many people brush their teeth too aggressively which can damage the teeth and gums and create a number of problems that over time can lead to tooth loss.

What are the dangers of brushing too hard?

Sensitivity to heat / cold / sweet

: The gums are damaged by the strong pressure applied to them, slowly receding and the neck of the tooth is exposed.

This creates a "neck sensitivity", which causes pain every time the teeth come in contact with heat, cold and sweet.

: Aggressive brushing causes the tooth root to be exposed to bacteria and tooth decay, so the chance of cavities in the teeth increases significantly.

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A pair of toothbrushes (Photo: Giphy)

Damage to the enamel:

Obsessive brushing (over three times a day) can damage and erode the enamel layer.

So that over time the teeth will lose their natural luster and become dull.

Regular and prolonged use of toothpastes with a high coefficient of abrasion over a long period of time (for example, whitening toothpastes), also erodes the tooth enamel and gum tissue.

: As a result of the erosion of the gums and their retraction, the appearance of "longer" teeth is obtained - the teeth did not lengthen but the gums receded and a larger area of ​​the tooth was exposed.

: Erosion occurs mainly in the cervical area of ​​the tooth, where the enamel is thinner.

This erosion can lead to increased sensitivity and decay.

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How are worn teeth treated?

• Switch to a soft and gentle brush

• Acquire a proper brushing technique

• Maintain fluoride rinses

• Treat cervical sensitivity by various preparations that the dental hygienist or dentist applies to the affected areas

• In the most extreme cases it is necessary to restore the receding gums by implanting gums, and root canals and crowns in order to repair the damage to the teeth

So how do you brush right?

Clean teeth twice a day - in the morning and in the evening before bed with a toothbrush with rounded and soft nylon fibers, with the size of the brush head covering 2 teeth at once, and the handle of the brush long enough and comfortable to hold.

The brush should be placed in the line between the gums and the teeth, with the brush fibers tilted 45 degrees towards the gums.

The movements should be rotary (rather than back and forth) and the pressure on the brush should be moderate and consistent

toothbrush wear and tear, so it is recommended to replace the toothbrush once every three to four months or so, or earlier if the brush hairs have worn out.

In addition, after an illness it is advisable to replace a brush as the bacteria that were in our body can pass to the toothbrush, grow and multiply and cause us damage.

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