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As someone who used to scrub more than brush teeth: According to my dentist brushing too strongly can cause your gums to recede. And apparently they don't reco
by climb_stealth 5y ago
As someone who used to scrub more than brush teeth:
According to my dentist brushing too strongly can cause your gums to recede. And apparently they don't recover so damage is permanent. You are meant to use about 80 grams of pressure, which is pretty much none at all.
A decent electric toothbrush like a Sonicare feels like it cleans much better with hardly using any pressure. The base models are fine, all the additional options are unnecessary if you just want to brush your teeth. Personally, switching to an electric toothbrush has been the best thing.
- danielmeskin 5y agoThis is correct. My gums unfortunately receded and * my teeth are extremely sensitive * the area is sore constantly * I will need a graft from elsewhere in my mouth to correct it.
- mxxx 5y agoyeah my dentist recommended i get an electric brush that warns you if you're applying to much force. turns out i was, a lot.