How long should you spend brushing? Will whitening damage your teeth? And what toothpaste should I use? As patients struggle to get checkups, here’s everything you need to know about oral hygiene

No ambiguity here: even an entry-level electric beats a manual. “Power toothbrushes can remove up to twice the plaque and really help to improve your gum health in the longer term,” says Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the Oral Health Foundation.

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