Dr. Katie To explains how brushing too hard damages your teeth. Excessive pressure wears down enamel and traumatizes gums without cleaning better, since plaque is soft. Use a soft-bristle brush with light circular motions for two minutes, like a massage.
You destroying your teeth and you think you're helping them. I see it every single day in my practice. People brushing like they're scrubbing a bed. Thinking harder means cleaner. But hear what actually happening. You're weighing down the enamel. That's the protective layer that doesn't grow back. You're also traumatizing your gums, pushing them up and exposing the sensitive braid. And the worst part, your teeth aren't even getting cleaner. Your toothbrush should feel like a massage, not a punishment. Gentle circle, soft bristle. Two minutes. That's it. The plaque you're trying to remove is soft. It doesn't need force, it needs consistency. Look at your toothbrush right now. If the bristles are slay like this, you're pressing too hard. Tag someone who needs this.
