2006-10-17 15:38:19 · 13 answers · asked by MICK D 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Anything other than soft bristles are damaging to the gums. Most people are not familiar with proper oral hygiene and neglect to learn and for the most part, people are under the impression that hard scrubbing will be more than sufficient. Well they are most definitely wrong.
Vigorous, excessive brushing with stiff bristles will cause the gums to be tender and inflamed. This inflammation leads the gums to recede away from the edge of the teeth; as result, exposing the cervical third of the tooth, thus making it easier for bacteria to find its way closer to the root.
Circular motions with a small SOFT bristle brush and adequate flossing will not only keep your teeth sparkling clean—it also promotes optimal general health. From my experience, excellent oral hygiene has prevented me from getting sick in the past two and a half years.
2006-10-17 15:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Yahoo Medic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I've always wondered that too. I thought I was just crazy or they were always sold out... I love firm toothbrushes, I feel as if they actually do their job. Soft and medium fell like i'm brushing my teeth with my cat's tail. I'm gonna go ahead and say it's because they can damage your teeth and hurt the enamel. Most toothbrushes now come with the rubber gum simulators. Do they actually work, I don't know.. but i use those ones... only because they look cooler.... just brush at a 45 degree angle to brush under the gums.... but I feel ya , I haven't found a firm toothbrush in like 2 years.
2016-05-21 22:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly not. I am a huge believer in having good dental hygenie and have been told by my own dentist as well as my childrens dentist to only use soft brissles on your teeth and gums as hard or semi hard brissles wear down your enamel on your teeth and even though when you use the harder toothbrushes you think your teeth are getting cleaner this is not so
2006-10-17 16:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by wendyissmiley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eventually, the teeth suffer from gumline recession, enamel and cemental abrasion, and attendant sensitivity and cosmetic impairment. It cannot be denied that a stiff-bristled brush will clean more rapidly than a softer brush; however, the abrasive side effects can sooner or later present problems that are difficult to manage. Firm brushes will damage the gum.
2006-10-17 15:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dentist told me to get a toothbrush with soft bristles because firm bristles (or just brushing too hard) can cause gums to recede - that's no good at all!
2006-10-17 15:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by kundalinicat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dentist and hygienist recommend soft bristles. They said that hard bristles irritate your gums and with extend use can wear the enamel on your teeth. Soft bristles clean without being abrasive and clean the pockets between your teeth without causing abrasions. Do not forget to floss.
2006-10-17 15:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dentist says soft only. Hard bristles can tear your gums and also wear away the enamal from your teeth.
2006-10-17 15:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by glassfemur 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, and until recently I had been taught this is true. My dentist rcommends soft bristles so they would wear down the enamel.
2006-10-17 15:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every recommendation I have ever read says to always use soft bristles.
2006-10-17 15:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by coppersmith 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, go for soft bristles.
2006-10-17 22:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by mickeymaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋