Quick answer: Using an electric toothbrush the wrong way, by pressing hard, scrubbing like a manual brush or using a firm head, can wear down gums and enamel over time. Hold the brush lightly against each tooth at the gumline, let it rest a couple of seconds on each surface, brush for two minutes total and choose a soft brush head. Here at Revive Dental of Irving, we’ve seen it all – and that includes people who have caused permanent damage to their gums or teeth by using ele
