1.Proper brushing takes at least two minutes — that’s right, 120 seconds! Most adults do not come close to brushing that long. To get a feel for the time involved, try using a stopwatch. To properly brush your teeth, use short, gentle strokes, paying extra attention to the gum line, hard-to-reach back teeth and areas around fillings, crowns or other restoration. Concentrate on thoroughly cleaning each section as follows:

2.Clean the outer surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth

3.Clean the inner surfaces of your upper teeth, then your lower teeth

4. Clean the chewing surfaces For fresher breath, be sure to brush your tongue, too.

A toothbrush is used for cleaning one’s teeth.

However, using an improper brushing technique can actually cause you to harm your teeth! In such cases, dentists call this “toothbrush trauma.” The wrong brushing technique may cause and/or worsen defects on the tooth necks.

If the toothbrush is scrubbed back and forth across the teeth horizontally, the bristles of a hard toothbrush may cause or increase a wedge. Dentists call this a toothbrush trauma. Sometimes, however, the gums are injured as well; gum injury can also be part of a toothbrush trauma. Excessive brushing may cause the gums to recede.

Discoloration – Since the dentin of the tooth is exposed during tooth erosion, discoloration or yellowing of the teeth can occur.

Tooth Sensitivity – Sensitive teeth are very common symptoms of tooth erosion because the enamel that protects the teeth wears away, leaving exposed dentin.

Rounded Teeth – During the early stages of tooth erosion, it is common for teeth to have a rounded look.

Transparent or Sand Blasted Appearance – It is not uncommon in the early stages of tooth erosion for the teeth to have a sand blasted look or for the tips of the front teeth to look transparent.

Advanced and Severe Symptoms of Tooth Erosion

Cracking – If tooth erosion continues into the advanced stage, the edges of the teeth can start to crack and have a rough feeling.

Dents – Little dents, also called cupping, can start to appear on the biting areas of the teeth.

Extreme Sensitivity – Since the enamel wears away during tooth erosion, the teeth can become extremely sensitive during the advanced stages of tooth erosion.

Many people simply have sensitive teeth. It’s a condition that is also frequently experienced by those who have recently undergone a dental procedure.

Sensitive toothpastes are specially formulated to address this problem. They contain ingredients (usually potassium nitrate or stannous fluoride) to prevent sensitivity so you feel little or no discomfort when brushing.

Some people report that using a whitening toothpaste makes their teeth more sensitive. For this reason, many tooth-whitening pastes are now formulated for sensitive teeth.  Also, you can also help protect your sensitive teeth by using a soft or extra-soft bristle toothbrush in conjunction with sensitive toothpaste. This will help you feel comfortable enough to maintain your oral care routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing.

If your sensitive teeth are due to a temporary condition, such as recovery from a dental procedure, you might consider using a sensitive toothpaste during your recovery and then resume using your previous favorite toothpaste when your teeth have returned to normal.

Good dental hygiene habits should begin before your child’s first tooth comes in. Wiping your baby’s gums with a soft damp cloth after feedings helps to prevent the buildup of bacteria. When teeth appear, start using a soft children’s toothbrush twice a day.

Once your child is preschool-age, start using fluoride toothpaste. Don’t cover the brush with toothpaste; a pea-sized amount is just right. Young children tend to swallow most of the toothpaste, and swallowing too much fluoride toothpaste can cause permanent stains on their teeth.

Causes of Toothaches

Toothaches have many causes, from gum disease to jaw clenching, but tooth root sensitivity can also cause a tooth to ache.

The tooth root includes the lower two-thirds of the tooth, and it is usually buried in the jawbone. But when gum disease develops, the bacteria that cause the disease can also dissolve the bone around the tooth root. The combination of dissolved bone and receding gums means that more of the tooth root is exposed. Without protection from healthy gums and healthy bone, the root often becomes sensitive to hot and cold and to sour foods.In some cases, the sensitivity is so severe that you may avoid very hot, cold or sour foods.

If the root exposure is not severe, try using a special toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth that contains fluoride and other minerals. The extra fluoride and minerals will help to strengthen the exposed root and make it less sensitive.

The best way to manage root sensitivity and to prevent gum disease with a consistent oral health care program of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing. Try a soft bristle toothbrush to avoid irritating your gums, which can increase the risk of root exposure and sensitivity