That may be a widespread concern but misdirected. Sure maybe if you use a “firm” brush and brush too hard (why aren’t there standards ruling those out?)
However as someone who has had gum surgery and is approaching the next stage of gum issues, it has more to do with
age
not flossing
sugary soda and treats.
All those shortcuts you take throughout life where you think you’re good since you didn’t have cavities, also cause continuous gum inflammation and gradual wear over time, more exposure under the skin to lasting damage. As you age the problems compound - there’s good reason it’s a stereotype for older people to have bad teeth or no teeth.
I can’t comment on your habits and certainly the soft toothbrush is a great start. However this is a selling point for electric toothbrushes: they generally don’t let you brush too hard.
If you’re not using “firm” bristles and not brushing too hard, there’s very little chance that brushing too long is a problem
Have you considered actually asking a dentist, or even googling this online? “Nothings gone bad yet” isn’t really the endorsement you’re selling it as. If you only brushed once a day for 2 minutes, you’d probably also be “still okay”. Doesn’t make it a good idea.
It’s very unlikely to be bad for your gums unless you’re brushing directly on them every time you brush. The main thing id be worried about is brushing off the enamel, but that generally only happens if you’re brushing way too hard with harsh bristles.
I refuse to believe that anyone brushes their teeth for 5 straight minutes. No way you’re more than doubling the recommendation just for fun
My toothbrush counts 2 mins, good enough for me. I’ve lost a bunch of teeth to pregnancy, don’t need more than that.
I brush 8 minutes every night with 2 minutes each quadrant. Fuck cavities. Mornings are 4 minutes though.
This has to constitute over brushing which is also bad and leads to cavities
Also, be careful about damaging gums. You think cavities are bad? Wait until you hear about gum surgery!
That may be a widespread concern but misdirected. Sure maybe if you use a “firm” brush and brush too hard (why aren’t there standards ruling those out?)
However as someone who has had gum surgery and is approaching the next stage of gum issues, it has more to do with
All those shortcuts you take throughout life where you think you’re good since you didn’t have cavities, also cause continuous gum inflammation and gradual wear over time, more exposure under the skin to lasting damage. As you age the problems compound - there’s good reason it’s a stereotype for older people to have bad teeth or no teeth.
We really can’ t win against cavities, can we?
It’s a soft brush and my enamel’s still okay. I just don’t want cavities or plaque buildup so it’s my way of playing it safe.
I can’t comment on your habits and certainly the soft toothbrush is a great start. However this is a selling point for electric toothbrushes: they generally don’t let you brush too hard.
If you’re not using “firm” bristles and not brushing too hard, there’s very little chance that brushing too long is a problem
Have you considered actually asking a dentist, or even googling this online? “Nothings gone bad yet” isn’t really the endorsement you’re selling it as. If you only brushed once a day for 2 minutes, you’d probably also be “still okay”. Doesn’t make it a good idea.
Sounds borderline OCD lol
That seems excessive to me but do what you like. I don’t have the patience for that
I do like… 3-4 minutes.
I’ll get watching a video or something and might do it for longer than that. It’s probably really not good for my gums.
It’s very unlikely to be bad for your gums unless you’re brushing directly on them every time you brush. The main thing id be worried about is brushing off the enamel, but that generally only happens if you’re brushing way too hard with harsh bristles.
Brushing on the gums is what you’re supposed to do, because it’s the crease between the gums and teeth where plaque and food can accumulate.
Yeah I have a friend who has marks on her teeth from brushing 3x a day in high school with apparently hard bristles
You have to know that’s not typical, though, right?
The front fell off?