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What Happens When You Brush Your Teeth Too Hard?

April 22, 2024

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Regular brushing is vital to maintaining good oral hygiene. While thorough brushing is important for removing plaque and preventing cavities and gum disease, brushing too hard or aggressively can do more harm than good. Learn the consequences of brushing your teeth too hard and tips for achieving effective but gentle oral care.

Gum Recession: One of the most common consequences of brushing too hard is gum recession. When you brush with excessive force, you will wear or scrub away the gum tissue, causing it to shrink or pull back from the teeth. This exposes more of the tooth’s surface, making it more susceptible to decay, and causes tooth sensitivity and an increased risk of gum disease.

Tooth Sensitivity: Aggressive brushing can damage the protective outer enamel layer of teeth, also causing increased tooth sensitivity. Exposed dentin, the layer beneath the enamel, contains tiny tubules that allow stimuli such as hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods to reach the teeth’ nerves more easily, resulting in sensitivity and discomfort.

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Sensitive Teeth? Try Desensitizing Toothpaste

February 21, 2024

Do you wince in pain when you indulge in your favourite ice cream or sip on a hot cup of coffee? You’re not alone. Tooth sensitivity affects millions worldwide and can put a damper on everyday activities. However, there’s hope for those with sensitive teeth in the form of desensitizing toothpaste.

Understanding Tooth Sensitivity

Tooth sensitivity occurs when tooth enamel wears down, exposing the underlying dentin. Dentin houses tiny tubules which lead to the tooth’s nerve center, making it more prone to stimuli such as cold, hot, acidic or sweet foods and beverages. When these stimuli reach the nerves, they can trigger sharp, temporary pain or discomfort.

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Common Dental Myths Debunked

March 23, 2023

Not all the information you hear is correct, which is true about the following dental facts. Below, we debunk some common dental myths you may have heard.

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“Cavities in baby teeth don’t matter. They fall out anyway.”

If your child has a cavity affecting a baby tooth, addressing it as soon as possible before the cavity gets larger is essential. Cavities on baby teeth can affect your child in multiple ways by causing pain, leading to infection and premature loss of the baby tooth. If a baby tooth is lost early, it can affect the way the adult tooth erupts from underneath because the adult tooth uses the root of the baby tooth to guide it into the correct spot. This can lead to crowded adult teeth. Premature loss of baby teeth can also lead to problems with speaking, biting, chewing and smiling for your child. 

“Scraping during a cleaning damages my teeth.” 

Your enamel is highly durable; it’s the most robust material in your body, even stronger than your bones! Therefore, the scraping and polishing that are done at the dentist do not damage your teeth. Professional dental cleanings are vital to keeping your teeth and gums healthy for your lifetime. 

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