Do you really need to brush your teeth for 2 mins a day because i highly doubt people spend that long standing there , come on peeps be honests , i have to spend 2 mins each day cos i have braces but im talking to you!!
2007-12-01 06:31:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
omg i have a pink toothbrush
just fort i wud sai:P
The girl above me sounded so smart when she said it, I thought I'd jump on board.
2007-12-01 06:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, everyone who brushes twice a day for 2 minutes a time (total, minimum 4 mins a day) is guaranteed good oral hygiene and health, therefore greatly reducing the risk of gum disease and cavities, you should also floss after brushing and then use a mouthwash such as Listerine total care. If your gums bleed when you are brushing thats a good sign that you are cleaning properly, getting to all those places which haven't been brushed in ages, gums only bleed because bacteria have been allowed to cause a build of of dental plaque in that area. I spend approx 10 mins everyday doing the whole brushing/flossing/mouthwashing thing it IS worth it!
2007-12-01 07:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes a minimum of two minutes to brush every surface of every tooth in your mouth, plus your gums and tongue...the key word here is 'brush' and not 'slide over'... When you wash dishes, do you get them clean by spending time on it or just do a quick wipe? It's the same with brushing your teeth~
....and it's not two minutes a day, it's two minutes each time you brush........
2007-12-01 06:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by CDA~NY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually brush for more then 2 minutes.
I get every nook and cranny of my teeth.
Although everyone need to brush for atleast 2 minutes a day.
Whats wrong with 2 minutes?
The majority of America does brush their teeth for 2 or more minutes a day.
You act like 2 minutes is 2 hours.
2007-12-01 06:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by 9buzz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My electric toothbrush has a timer for 3 mins , and yes i do stand there for 3 mins , its worth it , dont have problems at the dentist if you brush properly :o)
2007-12-01 06:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Naughty Farmgirl ;o) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I brush my teeth for about 5 minutes maybe less depending on if I'm in a rush.
But heyyyyyy whats dirty teeth and bad breath to anybody huh ?
Btw 2 minutes on teeth with braces means you aren't brushing correctly at all so maybe you need to learn how..........food stuck in braces SOOOOO attractive........NOT!
2007-12-02 17:52:47 · answer #6 · answered by Along the way we fell in love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont brush mine for 2 mins and they are still white when i do try n brush them for 2 mins they start to bleed
2007-12-01 06:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well think about it this way... spend the two mins now and have your teeth well into your old age...
2007-12-01 06:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by DoUreallywantme2answerthat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a good idea, so you can get each & every tooth & tongue clean
a water pic is a good investment, i have a lot of crowns & that is the only way to get cleaned up even after brushing & flossing
FLOSS EVERY DAY, it is VERY IMPORTANT !
not just for your dental health but your overall health
2007-12-01 06:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as you want no need to over brush as some tooth paste is abrasive
2007-12-01 06:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 minute is better than 0 .... but i think 2 is the right amount of time.
2007-12-01 06:36:21 · answer #11 · answered by JT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋