my dentist says i'm brushing wrong...help me out here

"She mentioned something about brushing in circles instead of back-and-forth, angling the brush differently, and spending way more time than I usually do."

Haha, trust me, you're not alone—I had the exact same realization a few years back. Turns out the circular motion really does make a difference because it gently cleans around your gums without wearing them down. The angle thing is legit too; try holding your brush at about 45 degrees toward your gums. It feels weird at first, but you'll get used to it pretty quickly.

As for electric toothbrushes, they're actually pretty helpful. I switched to one with a timer and pressure sensor, and honestly, it's been a game changer. The timer keeps me honest (two minutes feels way longer than you'd think), and the pressure sensor stopped me from brushing too hard—which apparently I was guilty of. My dentist even noticed improvements at my next visit, so I'd say they're worth giving a shot if you're open to it.

Don't stress too much though... brushing correctly is mostly about building good habits over time. You'll get there!

"The timer keeps me honest (two minutes feels way longer than you'd think)"

Haha, seriously...I tried timing myself yesterday and barely made it past one minute. How do you even manage two whole minutes without getting bored? Also, does the electric brush really help that much? I've always thought they were just overpriced gadgets. Maybe I'm missing out though—my dentist looked pretty concerned last visit, lol.

Haha, I totally get you on the boredom thing...I used to zone out after like 30 seconds. But honestly, switching to an electric brush made a noticeable difference for me. My dentist was giving me the side-eye too, so I finally caved and got one on sale. It buzzes every 30 seconds to remind you to switch sides, which helps break up the monotony. Plus, my teeth actually feel smoother afterward. Might be worth trying if your dentist is already giving you concerned looks, lol.

I've been thinking about those electric toothbrushes too, but honestly, the buzzing and timers kinda stress me out. My dentist keeps mentioning them though, so maybe it's worth pushing through the anxiety...dunno yet.