You work hard to teach your children oral hygiene.
The dentist shows them how to brush up and down instead of back and forth. You show them how much toothpaste to use, how to rinse, spit, and how to floss their teeth. They grow up and you assume that they’re doing it correctly. After all, they’ve been shown a number of times by a number of people. However, the truth is that they may be brushing incorrectly. They may be brushing too hard.
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The Dangers of Brushing Too Hard
Brushing your teeth too hard or too vigorously can cause damage to the teeth and gums. It can actually wear down the enamel on your teeth. This enamel is irreplaceable. When the enamel is worn down it can cause sensitivity to temperatures and weakened teeth.
Brushing too hard can also irritate your gums. This irritation and inflammation can actually make your gums more susceptible to bacteria. Gum disease can occur, as can cavities.
So how do you know if your child is brushing too hard?
The first thing you can do is look at their toothbrush. Unless you’re a dentist, it’s difficult to tell if a child is brushing too hard. The dentist will look at signs of the gums wearing away along with some other subtle cues. However, the condition of a toothbrush is a fairly obvious clue.
A standard toothbrush should last about three months. At the end of the three months the bristles may look a little worn but they should still be standing upright.
10 Day Ecourse: Oral Hygiene for Kids
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The basic principles of good dental habits for every age
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The consequences of poor oral hygiene
