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Friday 7 June 2013

Are you brushing too hard?

BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH!
Brush your teeth
Brush them clean
Brush them well
Go away cavities, GO AWAY!

What comes to your mind when you read something like that?  Need to brush more often?  Need to brush harder?

Well, in reality, brushing too often and too hard is doing the exact opposite of protecting them.  Brushing too often could expose the root of the tooth.  The tooth could become more sensitive to hot or cold temperature and even irritates the gums.  Brushing too hard will erode the tooth enamel - the outer-layer or the protective layer of the tooth.  So next time try brushing gently for at least two minutes.  It will help to keep those cavities away.    

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-10/brushing-teeth-mistakes

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