{"id":61,"date":"2021-05-02T23:42:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T23:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dcdentalpros.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2024-03-28T12:32:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T12:32:03","slug":"brushing-your-teeth-too-hard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dcdentalpros.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/02\/brushing-your-teeth-too-hard\/","title":{"rendered":"Have You Been Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For your entire life you\u2019ve been told that you need to brush twice and floss at least once a day in order to achieve optimal oral hygiene. However, no one ever told you how hard was too hard when it came to brushing. According to the Wallstreet Journal, dentists estimate that approximately 10 to 20 percent of the population has damaged their teeth or gums from overbrushing. Read on to learn from a dentist about the dangers of brushing your teeth too hard as well as proper brushing technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Signs That You May Be Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few signs that you may be using too much pressure when you brush your teeth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n