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Pressing harder is the most common brushing mistake I see
Brushing force does not improve plaque removal beyond a modest point, and past that point it starts costing…
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Dr. Shruti Goel — Dental hygiene, explained by a dentist
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What dental plaque actually is, and why it is back by evening
Plaque is a living film that rebuilds itself on a clean tooth within hours, which is why removing it is a habit rather than an achievement.
By Dr. Shruti Goel · · 4 min read
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Two minutes of brushing needs a route, not a timer alone
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Electric or manual matters less than what the hand is doing
Powered brushes have a modest measurable advantage in the average case, and the reasons for it explain who…
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What each ingredient in a tube of toothpaste is for
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Gums that bleed when you clean them are not normal gums
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Gingivitis and periodontitis are not two stages of the same thing
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Receding gums have several causes and only some are your fault
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How often sugar reaches your teeth matters more than how much
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Acid erosion and tooth decay are different problems entirely
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