There is a common belief among those devoted to their teeth that is impossible to brush the teeth too frequently. It is also thought that there is no possible way that anything involving a tooth brush could hurt the teeth. Both of these beliefs are completely inaccurate. While it is still recommended that the teeth be brushed two times a day, a growing number of dentists are beginning to recognize the dangers of over-brushing.

Over-brushing has become a bigger problem as more people have become more concerned with their teeth. Americans have always had a peculiar obsession, almost, with the appearance of their teeth. In the past couple of years, the major dental companies have all attempted to capitalize on this craze by promoting an even larger number of products for the teeth.

Unfortunately, this has lead to more cases of over-brushing. As people use more and more abrasive toothpastes in an effort to get their teeth as white as possible, they are actually damaging the enamel of their teeth and exposing the less hard subsurface portions of the teeth.

Another side effect of brushing too much is that the gums become irritated and pull away from the teeth. This also exposes the softer portions of the tooth and can lead to even more damaging of the teeth. When the cementum is exposed to the abrasive qualities of whitening and other toothpastes, it is possible for it to become damaged and cause serious pain.

Contact a Chicago Cosmetic Dentist

If you have lost teeth as the result of decay or over-brushing, contact the Chicago cosmetic dentists of Advanced Family Dental Associates at 773-767-1554 to discuss your options for repairing the damage to your smile.