Wrong toothbrushing technics like excessive horizontal scrubbing in combination with high pressure can lead to gingival injuries. Chronically wrong toothbrushing may result in gingival irritations, injuries, gingival hyperplasia, gingival recessions and eventually damage of the tooth substance. Additional factors such as plaque and misaligned teeth may expedite the lesions. The therapy consists of applying correct brushing methods in combination with sensitive brushing materials.
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