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8 mistakes you make while brushing your teeth

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Keeping your teeth as well as gums in good health requires regular visits to the dentist. However, a good dental care begins at home. It is very important to brush your teeth the right way to maintain healthy teeth and gums. 1.       Using toothbrush for too long The average life of a toothbrush is about three months with consistent use twice a day for seven days a week. When you have used your brush for about 200 times, you need to change your brush as the bristles tend to be worn out and frayed. And the brush with broken bristles won’t clean your oral cavity properly. Grab a new toothbrush once the bristles lose their flexibility. 2.       Not brushing your teeth for enough of time Brushing teeth for two minutes is the most recommended duration by dental professionals. Most of the people brush for just 45 seconds. Brushing for less than 2 minutes is not the sufficient time fluoride in your toothp...