I went for my six month check up today. This is a new dentist who has been practicing in my neighborhood for 33 years with his Dad.
He was very informative, giving me hygiene tips during the cleaning.
The enamel near my gumline is being worn away because I use a firm toothbrush! All these years, I thought they were teh good ones to use. He told me to use the soft or extra soft, because they won't erode the enamel and they are more pliable so they can get in the nooks and crannies.
Go figure!
2006-08-19 13:27:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Yes, and I am glad to see someone who is telling others great dental advice instead of myths. Great job!
2006-08-19 14:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not only erodes the enamel but the gums as well. Once the gums and enamel is gone it's gone and can never come back on it's own. Gums can only be replaced by grafting other tissue over the missing area and enamel cannot be replaced.
I think they should just stop making firm or hard toothbrushes.
2006-08-20 05:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by Skeeter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I knew that. The dentist told me a few years ago. Still my enamel is worn from using a soft tooth brush.
2006-08-19 13:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by destini'smom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I use only soft brushes and stay away from pearl drops tooth polish too does the same thing to the teeth long term.
2006-08-19 13:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by momsapplepeye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firm brushes are also hard on the gum tissue and they always have recommended a soft one at my dentist.
2006-08-19 13:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep. I learned the hard way. My gums actually receeded some due to agressive brushing. My hygenist recommends extra soft to any "compulsive personalities............"
2006-08-19 13:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by clueless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-08-19 14:18:16 · answer #7 · answered by DrTomBMW.M-3.M-5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, I was like you, I thought the firmer the better...that's true, just not for toothbrushes.
2006-08-19 13:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by Carol R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really dang thats my problem too I have always used a firm one quess I will buy a new one tomorrow.
2006-08-19 13:32:57 · answer #9 · answered by College Student 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow i learned something 2 day. thanx 4 the info and the points!
2006-08-19 13:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by Hopeicouldhelp 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋