{One habit we all probably have is brushing our teeth every morning whether we wake up early or not but have you ever wondered if you are brushing your teeth properly?}<\/p>\n
Here are 6 brushing mistakes you are probably guilty of<\/p>\n
{{1. You brush for a very short period of time }}<\/p>\n
Due to the hectic lifestyle in the world today, some people don\u2019t even brush for a minute and this is so wrong. The ideal prescribed time for brushing is two to three minutes.
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\n2. You use a toothbrush for too long }} <\/p>\n
It\u2019s important you change your toothbrush regularly before the bristles of the brush begin to wear out. You shouldn\u2019t use the same toothbrush for more than 3 months and you should also change your toothbrush if the bristles start to wear out.<\/p>\n
{{3. You brush too much}} <\/p>\n
I bet you are probably surprised that brushing too much is on the list. You are expected to brush at least once a day and not more than three times a day because it could result into exposure of the root of the tooth, leading to irritation.<\/p>\n
{{4. You store your toothbrush in the bathroom }} <\/p>\n
It\u2019s unhygienic to store your toothbrush in the bathroom and if you must store your toothbrush in the bathroom, it\u2019s recommended you keep the toothbrush in a covered place.<\/p>\n
{{5. Your brushing technique is poor}} <\/p>\n
Brushing too hard isn\u2019t good for your teeth as it can hurt your gum and mouth. It\u2019s also recommended you brush in a circular motion and not back and forth.<\/p>\n
{{6. You don’t clean your tongue}} <\/p>\n
You shouldn\u2019t just stop at cleaning your teeth when brushing, it\u2019s important you clean your tongue and use a dental floss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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