If you scan the shelves of toothbrushes at the store, you'll probably see some battery operated models with 2 minute timers. That seems to be the accepted optimal length of time, proposed by whom, I'm not certain, as I couldn't find anything definite at the ADA.
Personally, I prefer my powered brush because my teeth look and feel cleaner.
Brushing too long, whether manually or with a powered brush, could damage your gums. So, you need to be careful.
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If you scan the shelves of toothbrushes at the store, you'll probably see some battery operated models with 2 minute timers. That seems to be the accepted optimal length of time, proposed by whom, I'm not certain, as I couldn't find anything definite at the ADA.
Personally, I prefer my powered brush because my teeth look and feel cleaner.
Brushing too long, whether manually or with a powered brush, could damage your gums. So, you need to be careful.
Too long brushing your teeth damages enamel and gums
FAQs: Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums (Oral Hygiene) - ADA
Brushing and Flossing By Chris Woolston, CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE
July 23, 2008 - 7:21pmThis Comment
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