{"id":783,"date":"2011-05-17T21:04:56","date_gmt":"2011-05-17T21:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carmelfamilydentistry.com\/?p=783"},"modified":"2018-09-18T15:08:32","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T19:08:32","slug":"are-you-a-aggressive-brusher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carmelfamilydentistry.com\/are-you-a-aggressive-brusher\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You an Aggressive Brusher?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are You an Aggressive Brusher? Do you scrub your teeth when you brush?\u00a0\u00a0 Do you have sensitive teeth?\u00a0 If you answered yes to these questions, then you are an aggressive brusher.\u00a0\u00a0 Many people feel that the harder they brush their teeth the cleaner they will be.\u00a0 It&#8217;s not true, and you may be doing more damage then you know.\u00a0 When you &#8220;scrub&#8221; your teeth your are removing a protective layer of enamel and gum tissue, which can lead to sensitivity.<\/p>\n<h2>How not to be an Aggressive Brusher<\/h2>\n<p>Remember the following items the next time you are brushing your teeth, and you will help to reduce recession and sensitivity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a soft-bristled toothbrush<\/li>\n<li>Brush gently in a circular motion at a 45-degree angle<\/li>\n<li>Use a desensitizing toothpaste<\/li>\n<li>Avoid highly acidic foods and beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-783\" data-postid=\"783\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-783 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are You an Aggressive Brusher? 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