Can you over-brush your teeth?

Yes: Yes, you can over-brush your teeth. This is especially true if you use anything other than a soft brush, an abrasive-type of toothpaste, poor technique, or too much pressure. You can do a lot of damage to your teeth and gums. Be careful. Removing bacterial plaque from your teeth does not take much force, but it does require proper technique, so get some advice from your dentist or hygienist.

Yup: Brushing too hard or too often can cause wear and tear on the teeth and the gums. Brush correctly and use a soft bristle toothbrush... Ask the hygienist at your dentist's office to illustrate the proper technique for you.

No: Make sure use soft tooth brush.

No: I recommend soft tooth brush it is recommended 3 times day.

Yes: You should carefully brush your teeth after meals for 2 minutes. As long as you pay attention to what you are doing 2 minutes is plenty - additional time just increases wear and tear. Use a soft toothbrush and direct the bristles at a 45 degree angle towards your gums. Brush in short strokes - basically wiggling back and forth - don't use long strokes they are less effective and wear out teeth.

Unfortunately yes: Many people exhibit gum recession and tooth wear from brushing too hard. Three thing to always avoid: brushing with big swiping/scrubbing motions(should always be with small/massaging motions), using hard or medium toothbrush(always use soft), and brushing with too much pressure against teeth(use light pressure).

Toothpastes...: Have abrasives put into them to help polish the teeth. Too much pressure applied to the toothbrush can cause wear of the tooth, if used with a toothpaste. We recommend soft bristle brushes though because the fibers of these brushes bend better and can get into the periodontal pocket a little better. You can brush all day long with a nylon toothbrush minus the toothpaste.

Soft toothbrush: Using a soft bristled toothbrush brush in the direction the teeth grow. Down on the uppers and up on the lowers.

Many answers: Dentists and hygienists often recommend several different ways to brush your teeth. It may also depend on your current oral hygiene. I always recommended in circles and up toward the gum tissue. I would talk to your dentist and/or hygienist to get a demo.

Brushing: There is actually a proper way to brush teeth. Next time when you go to your dentist, ask her or the hygienist to show you the proper way of brushing.