How Long Should I Brush?

When it comes to brushing your teeth, you may think that is one area where you don`t need help. But most people are only brushing one-third of the suggested time.

The average person brushes:

•  Two minutes a day
•  14 minutes a week
•  12.1 hours a year
•  38.5 days in their lifetime

The average person should brush:

•  Six minutes a day
•  42 minutes a week
•  36.4 hours a year
•  122 days in their lifetime