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When asked to brush our teeth as best as we can, most fail. (2026, September 24). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/when-asked-to-brush-our-teeth-as-best-as-we-can-most-fail-20260924-p61086.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
“When asked to brush our teeth as best as we can, most fail.” The Sydney Morning Herald, 24 Sept. 2026, https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/when-asked-to-brush-our-teeth-as-best-as-we-can-most-fail-20260924-p61086.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
“When asked to brush our teeth as best as we can, most fail.” The Sydney Morning Herald, September 24, 2026. https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/when-asked-to-brush-our-teeth-as-best-as-we-can-most-fail-20260924-p61086.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed.
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A recent study highlighted in the Sydney Morning Herald found that when asked to brush their teeth properly, most people fail to do so correctly. The specifics of what constitutes proper brushing technique were not provided in the excerpt, but it suggests a widespread issue with dental hygiene practices. Without details on the sample size or methodology, the extent and implications of this finding remain unclear.
