How Long Should I Brush?

       
  When it comes to brushing your teeth, you may think that is one area where you don’t need help. But most people find out they are only brushing one-third of the suggested time. Check this out:

The average person brushes:

 

• Two minutes a day
• 14 minutes a week
• 12.1 hours a year
• For 38.5 days in their lifetime

The average person should brush:

 

• Six minutes a day
• 42 minutes a week
• 36.4 hours a year
• For 122 days in their lifetime