Thanks Sarabeth! I know that in the past, yes, I definitely brushed way too hard. I am responsible for some of my recession that's for sure. I switched to a natural toothpaste a while ago which is so much better. I've been buying a new brand each time when I finish a tube. Right now I am using Jason Powersmile. It's SO minty! The thing I wonder about though is why do they (natural toothpaste manufacturers) put it in a METAL tube?! That doesn't make sense to me.