Oral hygiene is essential for maintaining oral health and preventing diseases. However, excessive diligence, particularly in brushing and flossing, can lead to unintended consequences that might harm your dental health rather than safeguard it.

Brushing your teeth should be a cornerstone of your dental routine, but if done too vigorously or with too much pressure, it can lead to harmful results. As highlighted in the video, constant overbrushing can cause gum recession and notching of the teeth.

Did you know that brushing habits are tied to hand dominance? Most people experience more recession on the left side of their mouth than the right, particularly affecting what is known as the 'four corners.' These are the areas around the canines, more prominently exposed when you brush, increasing the chance of damage.

While flossing is undoubtedly crucial for removing particles where brushes cannot reach, overdoing it can harm your gums. Excessive flossing, especially with intense force, risks causing injury to the delicate gum tissue between teeth, possibly resulting in permanent damage like the formation of black triangles.

To prevent health issues, focus on observing a balanced approach to all oral hygiene methods.

• Brush gently twice a day with moderate pressure.
• Floss once or twice daily, avoiding aggressive movements.
• Use mouthwash not more frequently than twice daily, and adhere to suggested durations.

Modern dentistry offers solutions for repairing gum recession partially or fully, such as the pinhole technique presented in the video. Nonetheless, prevention remains more manageable and less costly than repairing the damage caused by excessive care.

Oral hygiene requires an informed approach wherein the 'middle path' often yields the best outcomes for dental health. Over-engagement in brushing, flossing, and oral product use can be as harmful as an unclean routine. Striking a balance through effective practices ensures optimal oral health while mitigating risks of recession, dentinal damage, and excessive fungal growth.