How long do you brush your teeth for?

[Livewire]

I was under the impression that the norm was 1- 2 mins, so that's how long I usually brush them for.

 

[Lickeh Lickeh]

1-2 minutes and my teeth are fine. I hate the taste of toothpaste so I wouldn't brush any longer.

 

[Legobricks]

Thirty seconds, if that? Can't stand anything about it. It's mainly the minty toothpaste thing though, so if can find some unflavoured paste I'd be better about it, but I never remember and I don't suppose it's easy to come across.

 

[Hiche..]

I don't know..2 to 3 minutes? I brush after every meal, though sometimes I tend to forget to brush my teeth all day, maybe once only; before hitting the sack.

 

[girliehhhhhh]

You should generally brush your teeth for 3 - 5 minutes max. As long as you brush your teeth the right way once, you won't need to brush it anymore through out the day. (That's what my dentist told me today) You should also floss and clean the linings of your gum. That's the most important part of taking care of your teeth. Once tarter gets in between your gums and tooth, your tooth is going to start to decay. Also, I learned, bacteria lives in the back of your teeth (molars) because bacteria does not like air. That's why you never really see yellow or a lot of plaque in the front of your teeth. Because the front of your teeth has a lot of access to air when you talk, laugh, eat, etc... So spend the time flossing and cleaning between the gums

 

[King Gumball]

I brush at least 4 times a day, mainly because I have braces, but I like my teeth to be nice. :D

I usually brush for 3-5 minutes.

For 4 times a day that seems like a bit long. Careful of you will scrub the enamel off.

I brush mine twice for around 3-4 minutes. I also have braces but they are getting taken out very soon.