To help maintain and improve your dental health, here’s the recommended time to brush your teeth, plus some other mouth-happy tips.
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How to prevent cavities and tooth decayTo help maintain and improve your dental health, here’s the recommended time to brush your teeth, plus some other mouth-happy tips.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends the 2/2 rule: brush for 2 minutes in the morning and 2 minutes at night with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. You could brush more often if you like, but the minimum for healthy teeth and gums is the 2/2 rule.1
How do you know when you’ve reached 2 minutes? Try one of these methods:
How you brush is as important as how long you brush. The ADA suggests that you:2
Note: Brushing too hard, or with a hard toothbrush, can damage your teeth and irritate gums.3
Problems with your teeth and gums can affect the rest of your body.4 In addition to the 2/2 rule, the ADA recommends these simple steps to keep your smile and body strong:5
4 minutes of daily brushing seems like an easy way to a bright, healthy smile. To see what can happen if you don’t brush your teeth properly, check out these
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