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Are You Ruining Your Teeth? Brushing Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Brushing your teeth is a daily routine for most of us, but there are some lesser-known facts about it that might surprise you. Here are a few: The average person brushes their teeth for only 45 seconds, while the recommended time is 2 minutes. (American Dental Association, “How to Brush Your Teeth,” mouthhealthy.org, accessed December 22, 2023.) That means most…