Doctor says you're probably brushing your teeth incorrectly

Doctor says you're probably brushing your teeth incorrectly

There's always a debate to be had over whether wetting your toothbrush is good or bad. And whilst some people need to do it, others find it odd.

But is there actually a right way to do this and does wetting your toothbrush even matter? According to news-medical.net , this step could actually make your 2 minute task less effective. They note that Doctor Nigel Carter believes the most effective way "is to not use water at all and use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste."

This is because the water weakens the bristles and makes them less effective when it comes to cleaning teeth. As well as keeping the brush dry, he urges people to try and keep the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to help remove as much food as possible, allowing th