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Bob brushes more carefully with NEW STYLE BRUSH than he does with OLD STYLE BRUSH, thus leading people to think that the new brush is better. When actually, it isn't, because it misses the gum line and doesn't help prevent gum disease. Thus, the population using the new brush has more fillings, extractions, deaths from surgery, and deaths from heart disease associated with gum disease.

There's a reason science is rigorous.



I feel like this effect is diminished when you're brushing your teeth in front of a researcher.

Also, don't forget that the NEW STYLE BRUSH you mention is more likely to be improperly used.




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