How Long to Brush?
Brush until they are clean. Most people try to brush for 2 minutes twice a day. Time is not the answer.
People who have taught themselves to be effective tooth brushers can get the job done in one minute. If you are brushing the way you have always brushed since a child, some places get clean and some don’t.
More times per day and more minutes per brushing just gets the clean spots cleaner and the not clean spots are still not clean!
Teach yourself to be an effective brusher (see "disclosing bacteria) and get the job done in one minute per day! Be sure to ask us to evaluate your effectiveness when you are in the office.
Scott Thompson, DDS
530-878-2357
Maintaining good oral habits is very important to oral health. Teeth, like other body parts, requires regular maintenance to stay clean and healthy.
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