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Published on: 6/20/2025

Are there cognitive benefits to brushing teeth with the opposite hand?

Brushing teeth with the opposite hand might help your brain work in new ways, but the benefits are not clearly proven.

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Explanation

Using your non-dominant hand for tasks like brushing your teeth can make your brain think differently. This is because it challenges your brain to focus more and use different parts.

  • Hand Use and Brain Activity: When you use your non-dominant hand, your brain has to work harder, which might help with attention and memory. However, the exact benefits are not well understood.
  • Switching Hands: Studies suggest that changing which hand you use can affect how your brain processes information, but the long-term benefits are unclear.

While there might be some benefits, they are not guaranteed. If you are curious, you can try it and see how it feels!

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