We all know that to maintain healthy teeth and gums we need to brush our teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste and floss at least once a day – but there’s a practice you might also like to introduce to your daily routine if you want to give your oral hygiene a bit of a boost.

We’re talking about dry brushing, which is exactly what it sounds like… you brush your teeth with no toothpaste and no water. In so doing, you can really reduce the amount of plaque buildup in your mouth, as well as preventing bleeding gums.

This is in large part because you often end up brushing your teeth for longer than you might do if you were using water and paste. It’s more convenient because you’re not standing at the sink so you can do it anywhere as you won’t be spitting and because you don’t have any other substance in your mouth, you are better able to feel dirt and stains on your teeth.

Toothpaste can make you feel as though your mouth is actually cleaner than it is, because of the minty taste, which means you may spend less time brushing than you actually need, but dry brushing can help combat this – and before you know it, you’ll be spending ten minutes brushing each night.

Using a brush with soft bristles is advisable when dry brushing. Aim to do it after every meal, if possible. You can still continue to brush using paste and water, as well, if you like being minty fresh.

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