{"id":25,"date":"2022-05-10T11:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T11:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englewoodfloridadentist.com\/blog\/?p=25"},"modified":"2022-06-20T14:23:48","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T14:23:48","slug":"3-signs-that-youre-brushing-your-teeth-too-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englewoodfloridadentist.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/10\/3-signs-that-youre-brushing-your-teeth-too-hard\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Signs That You\u2019re Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Man<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Did you know there\u2019s such a thing as brushing your teeth too hard? You might find the fact somewhat surprising. Given dentists<\/a>\u2019 constant advice, many patients would think there\u2019s no such thing as brushing too forcefully. Still, it\u2019s true: applying too much pressure during the process can harm your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you wondering if the hard brushing habit applies to you? Then read on to learn its effects, its signs, and ways to be a better tooth brusher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Overbrushing Damage Your Smile?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also known as \u201ctoothbrush abrasion,\u201d overbrushing wears down tooth enamel and sometimes exposes your teeth\u2019s sensitive roots. It can also cause receding gums, leading to other problems like periodontal (i.e., gum) disease and cavities. If left untreated, such conditions can require dentists to give you a filling, root canal therapy, or tooth extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs You\u2019re Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To know for sure whether you\u2019re an over-brusher, look for the following signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n