4 Electric Toothbrush Mistakes You Should Avoid for a Whiter Smile

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To get the benefits of using an electric toothbrush, such as cleaner, whiter teeth, you'll want to make sure you're using it correctly.

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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...

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