I almost always read in the news/press that dentists recommend to brush teeth two times a day for 2-3 minutes.

This drives me crazy, because it does not make sense; The point for dental health is to systematical clean every surface of your teeth twice a day (and use inter-dental brushes/floss once a day). For me, brushing my teeth takes around 6 minutes, if I hurry up. For someone faster it might be possible in 1 minute.

So, why do dentists always give the 2-3 minutes recommendation?

  • wolfOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Fair and good question. I literally ask my dentist on every single visit the following points

    • is my dental hygiene ok?
    • do I damage my gums with my brushing?
    • what can I improve in my dental hygiene?

    The dentist always tells me it is okay and I cannot do more, than I am doing.