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Is It Safe To Use Soft Bristle Brush? Dentist Suggested Medium Bristle Tooth Brush. Clarify?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2013
Question: I got a health care magic tip that to use soft bristled brush to avoid sensitive teeth.

Isn't this wrong. When I personally visited dental doctor, he advised not to use soft bristled brush. Instead he suggested to use medium and a white toothpaste.
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Soft does less harm than medium

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

The harder the bristles are more the erosion of the enamel occurs. Enamel is a protective coating on the tooth which if gets eroded can leave the tooth sensitive.

Hence, I consider the soft bristle brush safer than the medium or hard.

The advantage of using a medium bristle brush is that it can clean the plaque better than a soft one.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (23 hours later)
Thanks Doctor,

So basically you seem to suggest medium for plaque and soft for healthy teeth?

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (44 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Yes, you got it right.

Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Safe To Use Soft Bristle Brush? Dentist Suggested Medium Bristle Tooth Brush. Clarify?

Brief Answer:
Soft does less harm than medium

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

The harder the bristles are more the erosion of the enamel occurs. Enamel is a protective coating on the tooth which if gets eroded can leave the tooth sensitive.

Hence, I consider the soft bristle brush safer than the medium or hard.

The advantage of using a medium bristle brush is that it can clean the plaque better than a soft one.

Regards,