European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Regular tooth brushing is widely accepted as an oral hygiene measure of great importance for
the prevention of dental diseases. Unfortunately, a variety of disorders may result from oral
hygiene procedures that are improperly applied.Literature shows that horizontal brushing
method with tooth pastes was capable of tooth loss at cervical areas. The present case series
brings about the effect of psychological stress on toothbrushing behavior and its effect on the
teeth and the periodontium.Dentists play a significant role regarding the well-being of
thepatients by early detection of existing oral manifestationsand appropriate treatment of the
patient.