In prior post we talk about how brushing too hard or  using a hard bristle tooth brush is not good for your oral health and should be avoided.  One main side effect of brushing to hard is receding gums.

You can cause physical wear of the gums by brushing hard or vigorously or by using a hard bristles toothbrush, these are common causes of receding gums.

People with this problem otherwise have good oral hygiene. The teeth and gums otherwise appear healthy when receding gums are caused by over-brushing.

This type of recession often affects the left side more. This is because most people use a toothbrush in their right hand and so put more pressure on the left gums. The pattern also tends to affect the side gums more than the front.