India, June 29 -- Brushing your teeth may not be the most glamorous activity, but it is necessary for a healthier you. Rather than treating brushing - something that's recommended you do twice a day - as just another box to check, why not learn what the best dental practices are? For instance, did you know that brushing your teeth right after every meal is not the best dental health habit? Also read | Skipping brushing your teeth before sleep? Doctor explains how your heart is paying the price

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sanjeet Shankar, a prosthodontist and founder and CEO of Epikdoc.AI, explained that people who brush too frequently run the risk of increased dental issues.

Warning against 'excessive care', he said: "In urban...