{"id":2464,"date":"2023-09-28T18:52:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T18:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgohel.flywheelsites.com\/?p=2464"},"modified":"2025-05-20T18:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T18:53:59","slug":"over-brushing-your-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drjaygohel.com\/over-brushing-your-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Over-brushing Your Teeth: More Isn\u2019t Better"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Following an excellent oral healthcare routine is always beneficial. But going overboard\u2014being&nbsp;<em>too<\/em>&nbsp;excellent\u2014is not beneficial. It\u2019s possible to brush to the point where you harm your teeth and gums.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People seeking exceptional quality dental care needn\u2019t look further than the office of Oakhurst Dental Arts LLC<br>Paul Condello, DMD, FAGD<br>Jay Gohel, DDS. We provide a comprehensive range of advanced dental services\u2014from the essentials in preventive care to the foremost emergency, restorative and cosmetic treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over-brushing means that you brush more than three times a day and that your brushing methods are too aggressive. Dental abrasion, tooth sensitivity and gum recession are three main drawbacks to over-brushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental abrasion means you\u2019re brushing compulsively or with too much force. Your enthusiasm is wearing away tooth enamel, and your continuing gusto could lead to erosion beyond the enamel. Signs of abrasion show up near the gumline as shiny patches and brown or yellow areas. Notching (a V-shaped indentation) at the gumline is another indication. Notching frequently develops in the gums on the opposite side of the predominant hand because the hand\u2019s position lets the toothbrush apply excessive pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teeth can become sensitive when the level of enamel abrasion gets close to or reaches the nerve endings of the dentin. Dentin is the middle layer (between the enamel and the pulp) of the tooth and makes up the majority of the tooth\u2019s structure. The hypersensitivity can cause pain or irritation when you consume food and beverages that are sweet, sour, hot or cold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receding gums can also lead to oral health problems when cementum becomes exposed. Cementum is a connective tissue along a tooth\u2019s root; its fibers support the tooth in the jawbone.&nbsp;Cementum is softer than enamel, so it\u2019s more vulnerable to decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an over-brusher, a dentist will notice the signs during an exam and tell you what you\u2019re doing wrong. If you think you\u2019re becoming an over-brusher, a dentist can tell you how to correct what you think you\u2019re doing wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From cleanings and cavities to crowns and cosmetic procedures, the office of Oakhurst Dental Arts LLC<br>Paul Condello, DMD, FAGD<br>Jay Gohel, DDS employs the most advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities to determine the precise course of care and provide the best solutions. To schedule an appointment, please call us today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following an excellent oral healthcare routine is always beneficial. But going overboard\u2014being&nbsp;too&nbsp;excellent\u2014is not beneficial. It\u2019s possible to brush to the point where you harm your teeth and gums.&nbsp; People seeking exceptional quality dental care needn\u2019t look further than the office of Oakhurst Dental Arts LLCPaul Condello, DMD, FAGDJay Gohel, DDS. 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