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4 Electric Toothbrush Mistakes You Should Avoid for a Whiter Smile


While an electric toothbrush can make brushing your teeth easier and more efficient, it doesn't do all the work on its own. John Lamb/Getty Images

Brushing your teeth may seem like a mindless activity during which you can daydream or scroll on your phone, but not paying attention to what you're doing can affect your dental health. Especially compared to a manual toothbrush, many assume that they simply need to run an electric toothbrush over their teeth and call it a day. But if you use it incorrectly, it can hurt your teeth instead of helping them.

Even if you've been a long-time electric toothbrush user, it's always a good idea to refresh your memory on how to correctly use one.

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