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2017-12-06 13:28:50
During lifetime how much enamel is reduced through brushing say in 10 years how much enamel will going to be removed naturally through brushing or eating
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very negligible, The only enamel you might loose due to brushing is at the neck region of your teeth where teeth and gums meet. to avoid such problem always use soft toothbrush and do not apply excessive pressure while brushing
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buy a soft tooth bursh and us soft hands while brushing
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get yourself checked for any tooth attrition or cervical abrasion

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