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How much minutes should we brush our teeth?
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2-3 minutes: Your should use a soft toothbrush and brush 2 to 3 times per day for 2 to 3 minutes.
Answered 10/3/2016
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3 minutes: The ada recommendation is to brush for a total of 3minutes. ( assuming you have a full compliment of teeth). The reason you have to brush that long is the longer you keep the toothbrush bristles moving on tooth surface, the more likely you are to remove plaque, which is the sticky substance formed by the breakdown of food. It is plaque that caused cavities and gum disease.
Answered 10/30/2012
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