• starelfsc2@sh.itjust.works
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    13 hours ago

    It’s very unlikely to be bad for your gums unless you’re brushing directly on them every time you brush. The main thing id be worried about is brushing off the enamel, but that generally only happens if you’re brushing way too hard with harsh bristles.

    • FishFace@piefed.social
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      8 hours ago

      Brushing on the gums is what you’re supposed to do, because it’s the crease between the gums and teeth where plaque and food can accumulate.

    • HurricaneLiz@lemmy.world
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      13 hours ago

      Yeah I have a friend who has marks on her teeth from brushing 3x a day in high school with apparently hard bristles