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How long should teeth cleaning last?
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Flossing, brushing: 60 seconds flossing, 90 seconds brushing.
Answered 4/5/2014
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Depends: A dental cleaning in the dental loffice should take 45-60 minutes typically. At home, brushing should take 2 minutes and flossing should take another 1-2 minutes.
Answered 5/10/2021
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