brushing teeth too hard, can gums repair?

Try switching to soft bristles. Brushing too hard can cause receding gums, tooth sensitivity, and, over time, loose teeth.

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brushing teeth too hard, can gums repair?

My dental hygenist says I have good oral hygiene, but says I am brushing teeth a bit too hard. She says there is a very small area of a tooth at the gum line where there is a change in color. She told me not to worry about it--I am. Can I do something to make the gum line go back to its former...

Brushing Teeth Too Hard

Actually, it doesn't usually grow back. Sometimes it's sensitive. They can put a filling in it if it shows too much.

Also, it's been pretty much proven that brushing too hard doesn't cause the problem in about 99% of the cases, but occlusal trauma and/ or braces are a big culprit. Clenching teeth (occlusal trauma) is responsible for many cases of gum recession. Another cause is "inadequate attached gingiva" which is too thin of a line of tougher gums right next to the tooth. For those areas, surgery is usually indicated.

I went to the dentist with my boyfriend when he got his teeth cleaned. The dental hygienist said that was brushing too hard, she told him to buy a soft toothbrush and keep brushing but letting the brush skim across the surface of the teeth and gums in circles, he has been doing this 2 weeks and his gums are repairing.

Brush regularly and twice a day but be gentle.

Soft brushes are more than enough, and use your fingers if your gums are too sensitive. Scaling you can do at a dentist if tartar forms fast.

But no use using hard brushes you will rupture your gums and they will recede on a long run. Gums are sensitive.

no abrasion from vigorous tooth brushing destroys gum tissue and this will not grow back,once this has gone it is gone for good.Keep going to the hygienist and change your toothbrushing method as advised by her.You can prevent anymore damage but you cannot repair it,sorry!

I've done this many times, I rub bonjella on my gums and it soothes it, alot.

I once was told that and the dentist gave me a softer bristled toothbrush. It worked for me at least.

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