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Brushing
How Long Should I Brush?
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
Original content of this reprinted with permission of the Academy of General Dentistry. © Copyright 2007-2009 by the Academy of General Dentistry. All rights reserved. Read the original article here.