12 myths about your TEETH
Feb 16, 2022
3 minutes
WORDS: KAREN EVENETT.
MYTH 1
For really clean teeth, use a toothbrush with hard bristles
You may think that giving your teeth a good hard scrub will have the most effect, but that’s not the case, warns Karen Coates, dental health adviser at the Oral Health Foundation. ‘Hard bristles can damage your gums and teeth. The best toothbrush is one with soft to medium bristles. This will effectively remove plaque and debris from your teeth, and protect your teeth and gums. In tests, electric toothbrushes are more effective than manual brushing.’
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