[HIGHLIGHTS] Brush properly: Many people don't use their electric toothbrush properly

A video from the account @themadentist stimulates discussions on TikTok. The American pediatric dentist Dr.

Taylor McFarland draws attention to the right and wrong ways to use an electric toothbrush. For many people, there is simply confusion about what the right path is. “A dentist told me to just hold the toothbrush to the tooth. Another told him to move it. What should you really do now?” asks a follower in a comment on the TikTok video..To maintain good dental hygiene, you should brush for two to three minutes. Brushing too long and hard can damage tooth enamel and gums. For confidential support, call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.