Hydroxyapatite vs fluoride toothpaste: both protect teeth, but differently. Here is a plain comparison to help you choose for sensitive teeth and gums.
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How often should you replace your toothbrush head? About every three months, or sooner if it frays. Here are the signs, and why it matters for sensitive gums.
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Soft or hard toothbrush bristles? For your gums it is usually soft. Here is what hard bristles do, why soft cleans just as well, and what to pick.
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Are bleeding gums serious? Usually they are mild and reversible, but sometimes a warning sign. Here is how to tell the difference and what to do.
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Brushing hurting your gums? A few small changes to your technique make brushing gentle and effective. Here is the step by step for sensitive gums.
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Gums bleeding when you brush? A simple gentle routine calms most irritation within a week or two. Here are the steps, and when to see a dentist.
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Brushing too hard is a leading cause of gum recession. Here is the kind of toothbrush that protects a receding gum line, and how to use it.
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Bleeding gums when you brush? The right electric toothbrush, used gently, can help calm them instead of making it worse. Here is what to look for.
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Electric or manual for sensitive gums? Both can work, but one makes a gentle clean much easier. Here is how to decide, and the one thing that matters more than...
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Why do gums bleed when brushing? Usually plaque and mild inflammation, sometimes hard brushing or other causes. Here is what is going on and what to do.
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If brushing leaves your gums sore or bleeding, the brush itself is usually the first thing to fix. Here is how to choose one that is gentle and still cleans...
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