{"id":22,"date":"2020-01-07T20:27:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T20:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceansidedental.net\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2020-01-30T20:28:20","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T20:28:20","slug":"dentist-hampton-toothbrushing-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceansidedental.net\/blog\/dentist-hampton-toothbrushing-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Hurting Your Teeth with These Toothbrushing Mistakes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Everyone knows that brushing your teeth is an important part\nof keeping your smile happy and healthy. But did you know that if you\u2019re\nbrushing your teeth incorrectly, you may be doing more harm than good? As easy as\nbrushing your teeth seems, there are plenty of little mistakes you could be\nmaking to hurt your teeth on a daily basis. Learn how to keep your teeth clean and<\/em>\nsafe! Here are the most common toothbrushing mistakes your dentist in Hampton<\/a>\nwants your to know about and how to fix them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Picking the Wrong Toothbrush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With so many options available, it may be tempting to just\npick a new toothbrush off the shelf at random. However, not all toothbrushes are\nthe same! You should avoid toothbrushes with hard, stiff bristles. These can\nquickly wear down your enamel, causing your teeth to become weaker, more\nsensitive, and sometimes even painful. Dental experts agree that you should\nalways use either a manual or electric toothbrush with soft bristles and a Seal\nof Approval from the American Dental Association. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brushing too Hard or Too Fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since our lives are so busy, it can be easy to rush toothbrushing.\nDo you ever try to make up for a shortened dental routine by brushing a little\nharder than normal? Taking shortcuts like these won\u2019t keep your teeth clean or\nhealthy. Plaque is soft and doesn\u2019t require a lot of force to remove, but it\ndoes require thoroughness to fully clean out. When you use extra force, you don\u2019t\nremove any extra plaque, but you can damage your enamel and gums. Make sure you\u2019re\ngently massaging your teeth and gums with your toothbrush for a full two\nminutes twice a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holding onto Your Toothbrush Too Long<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep your mouth healthy, you need to pick the right\ntoothbrush as well as know when to let it go. Once the bristles on your toothbrush\nbecome frayed or discolored, they\u2019re no longer removing plaque or bacteria effectively.\nThe American Dental Association recommends that you use a new toothbrush every\nthree months and right after recovering from a cold or sickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only Cleaning Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brushing is about more than those pearly whites! If bacteria\nis allowed to accumulate on your gumline, it\u2019s likely to cause an infection.\nThis is known as gum disease, a common condition that can cause tooth loss if\nleft untreated. So if you want to keep all of your teeth, don\u2019t forget to brush\nyour gums too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t accidentally hurt your teeth while you try to keep\nthem clean. Watch out for these common toothbrushing mistakes and keep your\nsmile shining bright every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our experienced team of dentists at Oceanside Family\nDental in Hampton, NH is dedicated to providing comfortable and personalized dental\ncare for the whole family. Dr. Neelima Ravi and Dr. Charles R. Braga each have\nmore than 20 years of experience helping people achieve and maintain the smiles\nthey\u2019ve always wanted. At your regular dental checkup, they will happily help\nyou identify any toothbrush mistakes you may be making to keep your smile happy\nand healthy! They can be contacted through their <\/em>website<\/em><\/a> or at\n(603) 926-1551. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows that brushing your teeth is an important part of keeping your smile happy and healthy. But did you know that if you\u2019re brushing your teeth incorrectly, you may be doing more harm than good? As easy as brushing your teeth seems, there are plenty of little mistakes you could be making to hurt […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCommon Toothbrushing Mistakes Hampton | Oceanside Family Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Incorrect toothbrushing can cause more harm than good! 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