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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.

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I am an 18-year-old experiencing receding gums. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and I am worried because I feel that my gums have receded. It is because of my improper brushing routine, they are yellow, not wobbly, and gums are becoming a darker version of red, gums have receded from the front teeth.  Read Full »


Dr. C. Elanchezhian

Answer: Hello, Welcome to ilciniq.com. Your teeth are stained with yellow plaques, and the condition is called gingivitis. Try this home remedy, 1) Take one tablespoon of baking soda with two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide to make a paste. 2) Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water after brushing wit...  Read Full »

Should I be concerned about the redness and inflammation in my lower gums and long-appearing teeth?

Query: Hi doctor, I have noticed redness and inflammation of the gums in my lower teeth. I also saw my teeth appear longer, with triangular-shaped, tiny gums between the lower teeth. Is it something to worry about? Please help  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: 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). It is either due to food lodgement or harsh brushing technique. If you do forceful brushing, then I suggest yo...  Read Full »

How can yellow teeth and cavities due to improper brushing be cured?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old boy. I have a big problem with my teeth. I did not brush them for the past two years. So, most of the teeth have started yellowing and have got caries. My dentist told me that it will change when I starting brushing them but it is not the case. Please help me. I wan...  Read Full »


Dr. Asma Parveen

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the condition of your mouth (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can say that you have got a lot of dental problems like dental caries, discolored teeth with stains and tartar. These problems are causing the bad breath which is not going to ...  Read Full »

When should I change my toothbrush?

Query: Hello doctor, How can I take care of toothbrush health? How often to change toothbrush heads or disposable toothbrushes and the negative effects of not changing them often?  Read Full »


Dr. Tooba Qazi

Answer: 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. Like if a person does not follow proper brushing techniques and brush his teeth vigorously, or maybe he is suffering from any gum disease and...  Read Full »

I suffer from tooth pain due to irregular brushing. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, and for many personal reasons, I have not brushed my teeth regularly, as I should. I might have brushed ten times in the last two years. I cannot see a dentist due to my situation, but I want to change my life now that I am older. My top left molar hurts a little wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: 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. I suggest taking Amoxicillin or Augmentin 500 mg tablet twice daily after meals for three days. Also, take one multivit...  Read Full »

My gums are inflamed due to aggressive brushing. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I brushed my teeth too hard, and now my gums are inflamed, and there are also tooth marks on my tongue.  Read Full »


Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your history, you have traumatic gingival inflammation. For that, avoid brushing for four to five days and use Chlorhexidine mouthwash two to three times daily, mandatory before sleep. Also, after that, use an ultra-soft toothbrush fo...  Read Full »

After getting my teeth cleaned, why do I still have inflammation?

Query: Hello doctor, I got a teeth cleaning done, but the inflammation is still there. The dentist said that I need to get treated for a receding gum line through surgery. She said it was due to brushing hard and asked me to switch to a soft bristle toothbrush and sensodyne toothpaste. I am also awaiting ...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use warm saline gargling daily at least 2 or 3 times, for two weeks. This will help in reducing the inflammation and help in preventing further recession of gum line. Also if you can get Betadine gargle for rinsing then it would be much better, this would be of great h...  Read Full »

How to treat bleeding gums and sore tongue in a 2-year-old kid?

Query: Hello doctor, My 2-year-old daughter is experiencing severe bleeding in her gums. Prior to this, she has a fever and sore on her tongue and somewhere near the tonsil. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern when it is a kid's matter. First of all, I would suggest you look in her oral cavity properly if she has caused any toothbrush injury or any source of bleeding if available. For bleeding gums, you apply a cold compress or ice packs right now...  Read Full »

How to maintain my gingiva without recession?

Query: Hi doctor, I have cut my gumline due to brushing too hard. I have a slight recession on my gum. I am taking good care of my teeth. But I am panic. There is no bleeding and pain present. I used a water pick to clean it. I visited a dentist before four months.  Read Full »


Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have a pathological pocket or a healed pathological pocket. The gum recedes due to the pocket or due to faulty brushing technique. I recommend you get...  Read Full »

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