Signs You’re Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard
- You’ve noticed your gums are receding. It’s possible that you may have even noticed a change in your gum line. Receding gums is a telltale sign that you’re brushing your teeth too hard.
- Your teeth feel more sensitive. You may notice that certain parts of your teeth feel colder or more sensitive than other parts. This is because when your gums recede, parts of your teeth are exposed that have been covered until that point.
- Your teeth aren’t as bright near your gums. Underneath the gums, your teeth are a darker shade because those underlying “root surfaces” don’t have enamel on them (enamel is the outer-most layer on your teeth that acts as a protective covering). If your gums start receding, your teeth will look less and less white the further you go into your root surface.