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Why do dentists always recommend to brush 2 times for 2-3 minutes? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I almost always read in the news/press that dentists recommend to brush teeth two times a day for 2-3 minutes.

This drives me crazy, because it does not make sense; The point for dental health is to systematical clean every surface of your teeth twice a day (and use inter-dental brushes/floss once a day). For me, brushing my teeth takes around 6 minutes, if I hurry up. For someone faster it might be possible in 1 minute.

So, why do dentists always give the 2-3 minutes recommendation?

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I've always brushed my teeth twice a day and I've had like 6-8 cavities, a root canal, and an implant. There's more to it than brushing. Some of it is biological.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Do you drink a lot of sugary drinks? Haven't had a cavity since I quit drinking (non-sugar free) sodas.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

No I don't, I find sodas too sweet

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What kind of toothpaste do you use? Do you floss, or use a fluoride mouthwash?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Yes to both. No specific toothpaste, but my partner gets the sensitive tooth ones.