09/21/2025
Just a reminder: Brush gently with a soft or extra soft bristled toothbrush or with an electric brush that has a pressure sensor. Electric toothbrush brands that we like are the Oral B iO and Sonicare. If you’re using an elctric brush, make sure it also has soft bristles and you let the brush do all the work. No sawing motions, up/down, circles—nothing. Just hold it on a single tooth for 3-4 seconds before moving to the next tooth (don’t forget the back and chewing surfaces of your teeth). Bristles should meet the gumline, but never cross over. Happy brushing! 🦷 🪥
Aggressive brushing doesn’t clean better — it slowly destroys the teeth and gums.🪥🦷
Excessive pressure, stiff bristles, or scrubbing motions can wear away the enamel and push the gums back, exposing the root surface. Enamel never grows back, so this damage is permanent.
Over time, aggressive brushing can lead to gum recession, sensitivity to hot and cold, darker-looking roots, and notching at the necks of teeth. These changes are much harder to fix than they are to prevent.
Research confirms that using gentle pressure, soft bristles, and the correct technique removes plaque just as effectively — without the risks. Healthy brushing is about consistency and technique, not force.
🧠 Source:
Sutor S, Graetz C, Geiken A, et al. Effect of a powered and a manual toothbrush in subjects susceptible to gingival recession: A 36-month randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2024;23(1):26–36. PMID: 38863249.
