Oral care2 min
Two Full Minutes of Brushing with a Timer
Brushing for two minutes using a small sand timer so no side is skipped. A simple oral-care habit.
Two minutes is longer than it feels
Most of us brush for well under two minutes. A small sand timer or phone timer helps you reach the full two minutes that dentists suggest, so every surface of every tooth gets cleaned.
Divide the mouth into four parts, spend thirty seconds on each with a soft brush and gentle circles. This is an oral-care habit and not a treatment for gum or tooth problems.
Ingredients
- A soft-bristled toothbrush
- A fluoride toothpaste
- A small sand timer
How to prepare
- Place the timer by the washbasin.
- Use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.
How to use
- Brush twice a day for two minutes.
- Spit, do not rinse heavily.
Helpful habits
- Replace the brush every three months.
- Brush gently, not hard.
Precautions
- Bleeding gums or toothache need a dentist.
- Do not brush hard.
- A habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Is an electric brush better?
- It can help, but technique matters.
Before or after breakfast?
- Before is often suggested, or wait 30 minutes after.
Do kids need two minutes?
- Aim for it with help.
