BRUSHING YOUR TEETH: 5 WAYS YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG
The average person probably thinks they’ve got brushing down to a science. But chances are that it’s down to a bad science. The reason? Because that’s just it, there really is lab-tested technique behind brushing properly that eludes pretty much everyone’s daily routine. Here are some tips from a brushing expert, high in the ranks of dental specialists. So here’s 5 ways you aren’t brushing right (and how to do it right!). 
2. You’re following the 2-minute rule
It’s not about how much time you spend, but about getting full coverage on the teeth. If you can handle that in a minute (because you have fives arms like that fella up there), then great! Just make sure that nasty film is off the teeth and you’re golden… well, the teeth are probably white. But you get the point.
3. You aren’t applying your brush head at the right angle
You want to put the brush flat on the teeth for maximum contact, right? Nope. Placing the brush at a 45-degree angle against your teeth, pointing toward the gumline, is the proper form. This applies a hard, consistent edge against the teeth and acts like a broom that not only cleans your enamel but also keeps the gums fresh.
4. You’re only worried about fresh breath in the morning
Because we haven’t eaten yet, we assume the morning brush is less important. Hey, you brushed after last night’s dinner, that’s good enough, right? Wrong. During the night, a combination of not drinking and not eating alongside consistent airflow make for a germ-growing environment that becomes exponentially more friendly toward decay-causing bacteria. So give your morning brush the same attention as any other.
5. You’re manual brushing in crazy circles or hap-hazard shapes
It turns out you probably shouldn’t also be rocking the circular brush strokes folks were taught about in the past. According to experts, the right movement is short, quick back-and-forths with that 45-degree angle mentioned earlier, and then a quick, flicking sweep from the gumline to the biting edge of the tooth.
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