India, May 29 -- Brushing your teeth is one of those everyday tasks we rarely think twice about. Yet, many of us are unknowingly making mistakes that compromise our oral health. Brushing twice a day is not enough to prevent cavities, gum disease, bad breath and other issues.

Dr. Kesha Ramolia Patel, Pediatric and Preventive Dentist (Pedodontist) and founder of Dental Wellness, shared with HT Lifestyle some most common brushing mistakes and how to correct them. (Also read: Dentist reveals brushing teeth right after meals is not ideal: 'You're not scrubbing utensils' )

Dentist suggested brushing your teeth for two minutes. However, most people brush for only 45 seconds which is not sufficient. The fluoride in your toothpaste won't have en...