12 Mar How Often Should You Brush Your Teeth?

Good dental hygiene begins with regularly brushing your teeth. Sticking to a daily routine of brushing and flossing helps contribute to a bright smile, fewer cavities, and better overall health.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, in the morning and evening, with a soft-bristled brush.

For optimum dental health, the ADA suggests brushing your teeth for a minimum of 2 minutes each time, and to make sure you brush every tooth.

In addition to brushing, it’s also important to clean between your teeth once a day. You can use dental floss or another interdental cleaner like floss picks or a water flosser.

Cleaning or flossing between your teeth helps remove plaque and food particles that often get stuck under your gum line and between your teeth.

If you skip this step too often, bacteria can settle on your teeth or gum line, increasing your risk of cavities and other dental conditions.

Talk with your dentist about the type of floss or flossing system that’s right for you.

Ref: www.healthline.com/health/how-many-times-a-day-should-you-brush-your-teeth