When you think of all the difficult tasks you can engage in during your daily routine, brushing your teeth probably never comes up. After all, you’ve been doing it since you were little.

However, it’s easier than you think to make tooth brushing mistakes, putting your oral hygiene at risk.

Your Bristles Are Too Hard

Hard bristles are often too harsh for your teeth and gums, so most dentists don’t recommend them. Instead, choose soft or ultra-soft bristles that can gently get down under the gum line. Hard and medium brushes don’t do that and can actually abrade the gum.


Your Toothbrush Head Is Large

Your toothbrush should fit your mouth comfortably and it is best to go for smaller ones. Unless you have a large mouth, compact brush heads do a better job of helping you access those hard-to-reach and hard-to-see molars.

Failing To Brush Long Enough

The Nigerian Dental Association recommends brushing for two minutes, but many people fail at this, without even realizing it.

Different studies have timed people brushing their teeth and asked them how long they thought they did it for.

Some people thought they’d brushed for a couple of minutes, but it can be less than half a minute, an indication that our perception of how long we’re brushing is not very accurate.
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