India, April 30 -- Brushing twice a day and using the best toothpaste might not be enough to maintain optimal oral hygiene. The key factors go beyond when or how often you brush, it's about the technique, the tools you use, and the reasoning behind your approach. In the April 10 Level Up with Anona podcast, Dr. Maadri Shah, a dentist, joined Anona Agarwal to reveal the essential truths about brushing that many people overlook. (Also read: Are you brushing your teeth properly? Dentist shares 8 tips to follow, from choosing right brush to correct technique )

"Many people are diligent about brushing twice a day, once in the morning and once at night," Dr. Maadri shared. "But what often happens is that they finish dinner around 9 or 9:30 p.m...