If you don't have one, do try a phillips sonicate. You don't have to press hard. It does the work for you. You also use less toothpaste. Good god it's the best clean without damaging the enamel.I do try to go to bed at the same time as my good lady but I take about an hour to wind down and get into bed, whereas she can be in bed and snoring in 5 minutes flat lol
I am fastidious in my dental hygiene routine, though - I have to brush with a firm toothbrush until they are squeaky clean, then floss for a good 5-10 minutes to make sure everything is completely clean everywhere.
The missus never bothers flossing and moans that I 'go on about it' when I remind her once every six months or so So frustrating. Does she think I'm going to want to kiss her passionately when she has a mouth full of rotten gums and black, decaying teeth??