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Medical Conditions - Improper Brushing Habits

Improper brushing habits can affect your teeth and gums and can result in dental caries and gum diseases. Some of the bad brushing habits include using the same brush over 3 to 4 months, brushing for less than a minute, brushing too hard, using the wrong method to brush your teeth, and using a brush with hard bristles.

All improper brushing-habits Q&A

Why is my gum inflammation still there after cleaning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use warm saline gargling daily at least 2 or 3 times for two weeks.

What causes inflamed and triangular-shaped gums in the jaw?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Your teeth appear normal except for the redness (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

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Is it possible to have gingival recession by faulty brushing technique?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What can cause bleeding gums without pain?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your gums seem severely infected and inflamed (attachments are removed to protect the patient’s identity).

I am 18 years old and my gums have receded because of improper brushing. Kindly help.

Hello, Welcome to ilciniq.com. Your teeth are stained with yellow plaques, and the condition is called gingivitis.

How often should I change my toothbrush?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dentists recommend a change of toothbrush every six months. But this toothbrush health depends on patient's brushing habits too.

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I have not brushed as regularly as you should. How to stop tooth from hurting?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will not judge. It is alright. You can still have your teeth in good condition, but you have to keep brushing twice every day. Just follow this.

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How to treat inflammation in gums and tooth marks on the tongue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your history, you have traumatic gingival inflammation.

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