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Thatβs a pretty good summary. It seems the most effective solution is just ditching the manual toothbrush for an automatic, that is going to brush much more effectively.
I remember reading a study from decades ago stating that electric toothbrushes are only more effective if you are a drinker. The impression it gave was that even while drunk the electric actuation made up for sloppily doing your teeth π .
I think I've been using an electric toothbrush for so long that I'm not good at using a manual anymore.
I also discovered that I press too hard and the electric toothbrushes that warn me when I apply too much pressure has been helpful in preventing gum recession from over brushing.
My dental health had also been improved by a portable waterpik. I add a little bit of mouth wash to it so the machine doesn't fill with mould. I still floss every time, but the waterpik gets out food I'd never get out otherwise. I struggled with bleeding gums before that.
That's essentially what my dentist said :)