1. Do not use floss
2. premature toothbrushing after eating
Do not change your toothbrush often
Excessive bleaching of your teeth
5. Use bristle toothbrush
Bristle toothbrush plus aggressive brushing techniques can cause irreversible damage to the gums. Brush gently with a soft toothbrush at a 45 degree angle and do circular motion. Using back and forth sawing motions results in gingival recession and exposes the root of the tooth, making the teeth very sensitive.