{"id":902,"date":"2013-04-03T17:18:43","date_gmt":"2013-04-03T17:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2013\/04\/are-your-brushing-techniques-hurting-your-teeth\/"},"modified":"2013-04-03T17:18:43","modified_gmt":"2013-04-03T17:18:43","slug":"are-your-brushing-techniques-hurting-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/are-your-brushing-techniques-hurting-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Your Brushing Techniques Hurting Your Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

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DO YOU EXPERIENCE<\/strong> sudden, sharp pain sometimes when you drink a glass of ice water, eat ice cream, or sip hot coffee? You\u2019re not alone. One in eight adults experiences tooth sensitivity\u2014the kind of sensitivity that isn\u2019t<\/em> due to a problem such as a cavity. So what\u2019s causing it? Surprisingly, one of the most common causes of tooth sensitivity is brushing with too much force.<\/p>\n

How Could Brushing Hurt?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Over brushing is problematic because it wears down the protective layers of your tooth enamel. It can also push back your gums, exposing the dentin layer under the enamel even more. This dentin layer has microscopic tubes or canals that lead to your tooth\u2019s nerves. If these tubes are exposed to hot, cold, or even acidic foods it can lead to discomfort and tooth sensitivity.<\/p>\n

Tips For Better Brushing: <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Watch which direction bristles face when you brush. They should be perpendicular, not parallel.<\/li>\n
  • Hold your toothbrush loosely, like a pencil.<\/li>\n
  • Use soft, round motions to brush. Don\u2019t saw back and forth.<\/li>\n
  • Use soft or extra-soft bristled brushes. Brush softly! Apply just enough pressure to feel the bristles against your gums.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Put In The Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    When it comes to cleaning teeth, elbow grease doesn\u2019t do the trick. Consider this mantra: brush smarter, not harder.<\/em> When regularly brushing, the plaque you\u2019re trying to get rid of is fairly soft and can easily be brushed away with a soft brush.<\/p>\n

    During the two minutes you\u2019re brushing it\u2019s good to be thorough, but there\u2019s no need to scrub the same areas over and over again.<\/p>\n

    Questions? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Are you experiencing tooth sensitivity? Over brushing isn\u2019t the only possible cause. You may want to request<\/strong> an appointment so we can talk about your symptoms and determine the reason for your pain.<\/p>\n

    You can also leave a question below, or you can ask a private question on our Facebook<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n

    Thanks for being a valued patient in our practice!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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