Forcing Toothbrush To Clean Teeth: More Harm Than Good.

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prince40
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September 13th, 2020, 7:08 pm

WHAT IS CERVICAL ABRASION?

Cervical abrasions are seen as deep concavities on the outer side of the teeth facing the lips and the cheek of upper and lower teeth near the gums.


Common sites for Cervical Abrasions:


It is mostly seen in canines, premolars and sometimes the first molars too. They usually occur due to our intensive brushing habit where we just grind our brush against the teeth so roughly that along with some plaque and debris we lose the microscopic layer of enamel too. Hence cervical abrasions lead to teeth hypersensitivity (teeth sensitivity might be due to dental erosion also).


Main CAUSES of Cervical Abrasion:


1. Vigorous and horizontal motion of brushing cause more abrasion of enamel and loss of enamel and dentin, rather than cleaning of teeth.


2. Using toothbrush with hard bristles thinking that it results in faster cleaning.


3. Using very old toothbrush with bristles that get hardened over time due to reaction to the various chemicals in the oral cavity along with toothpaste.


TREATMENT of Dental Cervical Abrasions:


1. Restorations with Glass ionomer cement/Composite restoration.


2. If the abrasion is deep or severe sensitivity is present, then go ahead with Root Canal
Treatment.


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