How long do you brush your teeth?

@hershiez (464)
April 13, 2009 2:05am CST
Hi and hello, MyLotters! ^_^ I brush my teeth for 5 minutes and after that, I use mouthwash to gurgle. ^_^ What about you, guys? How long do you brush your teeth? Do you also use mouthwash after that? ^_^ Happy MyLotting! ^_^
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11 responses
@anjixx (31)
• China
13 Apr 09
doctors always suggest us to brush our teeth for about 3 minutes, and change the toothbrush about 3 monthes, but i could not stick to it, i always brush my teeth for about 1 minute, and 2 times per day, if you want keep your teeth health, please according to the doctor's. i think 5 minutes is too long for the brush.
@hershiez (464)
13 Apr 09
Oh! A doctor once told me that brushing your teeth should be 5 minutes. Waaaaaaaa....
@jheLaichie (4438)
• Philippines
3 May 09
elo there., i brush my teeth not that long and sometimes i also do gargle a mouthwash.. whats important for me is that i cant forget to brush my teeth every meal...
• India
13 Apr 09
I brush my teeth for two to three minutes.I think brushing hardly or prolong brushing is not so good to the teeth.I dont use any mouth wash.It is better to wash the mouth after certain intervals to keep it fresh.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
15 Apr 09
i think doctors reccomend three minutes of brushing.i try to do that much but sometimes in a hurry i donot do for exact 3 minutes but i donot forget to use the mouthwash and tongue cleaner.
@larish (2191)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
While brushing, I sing a birthday song in my mind. It is how long I brush my teeth. I think its only seconds.
• United States
24 Apr 09
I use mouthwash first then I brush for 2-3 minutes then I floss.. But that just me.. And certain mouthwashes tell you to either use it before or after you brush!
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
13 Apr 09
only light brushing is advised for good dental hygiene...too much brushing could be harmful to the teeth and the gums.
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
13 Apr 09
I guess i take about 5 minutes or so to brush my teeth too.. hehe ^_^ However, i dun use mouthwash after that for i dun really liek the after taste of it, lingering inside my mouth.. haha =D But when i'm brushing my teeth at night, i will gurgle my teeth first before brushing my teeth.. hehe ^_^ SO that, i'm able to fully clear out what might be stuck in between my teeth, and i'll be able to brush my teeth easily.. haha =D
@sanuanu (11235)
• India
13 Apr 09
Hi Hereshiez I don't have seen the watch for how many minutes I do brush. One of the other thing is that we use bathroom with toilet attached so, I used to brush my teeth just after my private affair with my body. So, what I can tell you is that how long does it take to do both the jobs. and it is 15 -20 minutes! Mind you morning private jobs takes longer than usual!
@Informer (802)
• India
13 Apr 09
Hi Friend, I brush for atleast 4-5 minutes and don't use mouthwash after that. I don't take even bed tea before brushing my teeth.
@Ritchelle (3790)
• Philippines
13 Apr 09
toothbrush - clip art to show a tooth and a toothbrush to add to the response of how long i brush my teeth.
i only brush my teeth for 2-3 minutes as the recommended time of brushing is. you brush for a long time. i just have to be sure i drank first a glass of water so that the toothpaste would be more bubbly.