You may think that as long as you’re brushing your teeth twice each day for two minutes at a time that you’re in good shape to protect your oral health. However, bad brushing habits can make your oral hygiene routine much less effective. In fact, in some cases, such issues may actually be harming your teeth. It’s important to recognize these bad habits so that you can change them. Consult with your dentist if you see anything in this list that might apply to you.
You can actually damage your teeth in a number of ways if you’re not brushing correctly. You may either do an incomplete job of cleaning or cause premature wear and tear on your teeth. Therefore, it’s important to evaluate the tools that you use in your oral hygiene routine as well as your techniques for using them. Make sure that you aren’t doing more harm than good with your daily brushing.
If you recognize any of these habits as ones that you need to break, work with your dental care team here at our office to develop a plan to do so. Check in with us at your next checkup or feel free to call at any time for advice and suggestions.