You needn’t apply too much pressure to brush your teeth effectively. In fact, it can even damage your teeth and gums over time and eventually lead to sensitivity issues, teeth enamel damage, or tooth structure loss. If you don’t know exactly how much pressure you should apply, you might as well invest in an electric brush with a pressure indicator.
The first signs that you are brushing your teeth too hard include increased sensitivity and receding gum line. The fact that your toothbrushes are only lasting for a short period of time in good condition (i.e. the brush heads gets frazzled after a month of use) is also a good indicator that you might be doing something wrong.
2. Brushing teeth less often
The American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice every day. Other dentists might even recommend three times. You should follow one of these guidelines. No more, no less.
The problem is that many people only brush their teeth once a day: in the morning, immediately upon awakening. In many cases, people do it simply to eliminate that horrendous morning breath and not exactly out of concern for their dental health.
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