You grab your toothbrush, put some toothpaste on it, run it under the water, and then get to brushing, right? It's called dry brushing and there's a pretty good argument to be made as to why this is how we should all be brushing our teeth. There’s some debate about wetting toothpaste before brushing and its effects on efficacy, but the ADA doesn’t provide official guidance. Dry brushing is often considered slightly better for protecting your teeth because of the fluoride effect. So, if you feel like your teeth just don't feel as clean as you want them to after you brush, try dry brushing!