How long does it take to brush your teeth

When brushing your teeth, in addition to brushing your teeth in the correct way, you also need to control the brushing time. After all, if you brush your teeth for too short a time, your teeth may not be cleaned cleanly. If you brush your teeth for too long a time, it may damage your teeth and cause dental diseases. So, how many minutes should you brush your teeth? This will be introduced in detail below!

1. How many minutes should you brush your teeth?

Many people think that brushing your teeth should not be less than 3 minutes. However, the latest research shows that the scientific brushing time should be 2 minutes, with a force of 150 grams. Brushing your teeth for too long or with too much force will not make your teeth cleaner. On the contrary, it may damage the protective film of the teeth and cause permanent damage to the teeth.

2. The correct way to brush your teeth

Vertical brushing method: Place the tip of the toothbrush bristles at the junction of the gums and the crowns, apply slight pressure along the direction of the teeth, brush downward when brushing the upper teeth, and brush upward when brushing the lower teeth. Brush the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth and the occlusal surface. Brush the same area repeatedly. This method can effectively remove plaque and soft scale, and can stimulate the gums to keep the gums in normal shape.

Vibration method: refers to brushing your teeth with the bristles at a 45-degree angle to the teeth, so that part of the bristles enters the gap between the gums and the tooth surface, and the other part extends into the gap between the teeth, vibrating back and forth for a short distance. When brushing the occlusal surface, the bristles should be placed flat on the tooth surface and vibrated back and forth over a short distance. You can brush 2-3 teeth in each area. Brush both the inside and outside of your teeth. Although this method is also horizontal brushing, it is a short-distance horizontal brushing, basically making horizontal vibrations in the original position. Compared with large-scale horizontal brushing, it will not damage the neck of the teeth and is not easy to damage the gums.

Physiological brushing method: refers to the tip of the toothbrush bristles contacting the tooth surface, and then gently brushing towards the gums. This method has a slight stimulating effect on the gums, just like food passing through them, thus promoting blood circulation in the gums and helping to keep the periodontal tissues healthy.

3. Common Misunderstandings about Brushing Teeth

Misconception 1: Rinse your mouth with mouthwash every day to keep it cool and clean. Correction: It is not recommended to use mouthwash every day, and the use of medicinal mouthwash in hospitals must be based on the doctor's advice.

Misconception 2: Brushing your teeth straight up and down for a short time. Correction: The toothbrush should be kept at a 45-degree angle to the teeth, and each position should be brushed lightly at least 10 times.