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Electric toothbrushes will not cause your gums or teeth to be damaged. Many studies haven proven the overall effects of brushing your teeth with an electric toothbrush is better for your gums and teeth. Actually, the rough or hard brushing can scratch and damage the crowns on your teeth, and once the crowns are spoiled, it can’t be brought back. Ultimately, when you allow your teeth to get damaged in this way, you put your teeth at risk of oral diseases and sensitivity issues. Before switching an electric toothbrush it is better to suggest with your dentist. Always use a soft-bristled brush and avoid putting extra pressure on the teeth. You just need to direct the bristle head towards your teeth and let the toothbrush to do its work. Allow the soft bristles to massage your teeth. An electric brush head normally provides between three to five thousand strokes per minute, so you don’t need to put extra pressure on your teeth. What are some mistakes people make when brushing their teeth? While brushing people make some common mistakes such as rotating and pushing the head of the electric toothbrush against teeth, brushing their teeth more than twice a day, and using the wrong brushing method. Some people consider that the hard bristled brush is better. However, a hard-bristled brush can damage the crown of your teeth. However, dentists always recommend using a soft bristle brush which can get the job done without damaging your teeth. Most people realize that two to three minutes brushing is a bit longer while brushing your teeth less than the correct time will also damage your teeth. So make sure to brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes twice a day, and brush every part of your mouth equally.