How Hard and For How Long Do You Brush Your Teeth?

Are you concerned about your oral health? There is much more to this than simply brushing your teeth once a day.

Worryingly, many Brits brush their teeth fewer times than once per day. That’s not enough!

You need to be brushing two to three times per day. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t only think about how frequently you brush.

Check out the below to discover the importance of “how” you brush your teeth. 

How You Brush Your Teeth Matters

You shouldn’t only focus on the fact that you brush your teeth. You need to consider the following:

• How often you brush?
• How long you brush your teeth?
• How hard you brush your teeth?

You could be rushing how quickly you brush your teeth for? Are you pressing too hard on your gums when you brush?

How Long to Brush Your Teeth?

The average person spends under 45 seconds brushing his or her teeth. That’s nowhere near enough time!

Your teeth are really important. If you don’t brush them properly you could lead to gum disease and tooth decay.

You need to be spending around two to three minutes brushing your teeth twice per day. You cannot rush this!

How to Avoid Rushing Your Teeth?

Make sure you always give yourself enough time to brush your teeth. Do you struggle to keep to the two-minute mark?

Play your favorite song and dance to it while you brush. You could also simply set a timer on your smartphone.

If you use an electric toothbrush, make sure you’re always brushing for the recommended length of time. 

Avoid Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard

Do you think about scrubbing the floor as the same as brushing your teeth? This doesn’t work the same way.

The harder you scrub the floor, the cleaner it gets. But, your teeth will only become damaged by harder brushing. That’s because your teeth and gums are quite sensitive. 

People think they can save time by brushing harder and faster. But, you need to take your time to get into the crevices and gaps.

Remember, the plaque in your teeth is soft. You don’t need to apply much pressure to remove it from your mouth. 

Think about brushing your teeth as massaging them. This allows you to keep your gums and teeth healthy and strong.

For How Long Should I Brush My Teeth?

Now you know how to ensure that your teeth stay healthy. Don’t focus on the question of for how long you need to brush. It’s also important to avoid brushing too hard if you don’t want to damage your gums. 

However, keeping good oral health doesn’t just mean brushing and flossing your teeth. You also need to visit your dentist regularly for check-ups to ensure you maintain healthy teeth.

And yet, many people have dental anxiety. Are you scared of going to the dentist? Check out this blog on the biggest fears of visiting the dentist.