What causes toothbrush abrasion?
Tooth brush abrasion is the gradual wearing away of a tooth surface during tooth brushing. This condition is often diagnosed by a dentist as he or she discovers a painful groove at the gum line, usually on the outside of molar teeth. Dentists often suggest you purchase a different (and often expensive) new toothbrush. Before you change your brush, you should think about mouth acidity. Mouth acidity will soften the surface of your teeth and make it easier for them to be worn away (abraded) no matter what kind of brush you use! Tartar control toothpastes can be very abrasive (think sandpaper) and whitening toothpastes may contain acids that etch (and soften) teeth. To prevent tooth brush abrasion, it is important that your mouth be acid-neutral before brushing teeth and you need to use non-abrasive, non-acidic toothpastes. Closys mouth rinse is a pH (acid-neutral) cleansing rinse that is also useful for anyone battling gum infection or pocketing around teeth.
