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22/10/2025

23/09/2025

Aggressive brushing doesn’t clean better — it slowly destroys the teeth and gums.🪥🦷

Excessive pressure, stiff bristles, or scrubbing motions can wear away the enamel and push the gums back, exposing the root surface. Enamel never grows back, so this damage is permanent.

Over time, aggressive brushing can lead to gum recession, sensitivity to hot and cold, darker-looking roots, and notching at the necks of teeth. These changes are much harder to fix than they are to prevent.

Research confirms that using gentle pressure, soft bristles, and the correct technique removes plaque just as effectively — without the risks. Healthy brushing is about consistency and technique, not force.

🧠 Source:
Sutor S, Graetz C, Geiken A, et al. Effect of a powered and a manual toothbrush in subjects susceptible to gingival recession: A 36-month randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2024;23(1):26–36. PMID: 38863249.

07/08/2025

📱 Prolonged phone use is silently reshaping your posture—and your jaw.

Recent studies highlight how excessive smartphone use contributes to a common postural issue known as forward head posture. This condition, caused by repeatedly tilting the head forward, leads to muscular strain in the neck and upper back—and can gradually alter the alignment of the jaw joint (TMJ).

There is a direct biomechanical link between the cervical spine and the temporomandibular joint. When the head shifts forward, it affects the natural balance of the jaw. Over time, this may lead to symptoms like reduced mouth opening, facial muscle tightness, bite changes, and even chronic jaw pain (TMD).

Researchers examined the effects of combining jaw exercises with cervicoscapular (neck/shoulder) exercises. After 4 weeks, participants who trained both areas saw greater improvement in jaw movement, reduced muscle tension, and increased pain tolerance—compared to those who only worked on posture.

These findings reinforce the importance of treating the neck and jaw together in patients showing TMJ symptoms related to poor posture. Addressing forward head posture early may help prevent or reduce jaw dysfunction—especially in today’s screen-heavy lifestyle.

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