ideally one must spend three minutes brushing the teeth .. but do we actually do it for three minutes?
And dentists suggest that many people dont know the right way to brush their teeth … so how do you keep your teeth clean ? what are the movements one must keep in mind while brushing teeth ?
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oh man, i spend more like 5 and then floss afterwards.
i do it how my hygienist taught me.
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wow . 5 minutes is actually quite a time 
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Share some of the brushing tips with us please …
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Many people don't brush the insides of the teeth & the gums. They are a must as well.
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^And the roof of your mouth, make sure you clean that too
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^ Exactly!!
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I have an electric toothbrush which times for me how long I do each section, and pulses when it's time to move onto the next section.
30 seconds brush the front of all my teeth.
30 seconds the molars
30 seconds the insides of my teeth (or the back...whatever you wanna call it)
30 seconds the roof, tongue and gums
That's it! :) 2 minutes kaafi hai mere khayal mein!
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^ thanks for sharing that mate .. sounds really good .. it gets easier to brush with an electronic brush ..
This is how you brush your teeth !
Don't forget the tongue!
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3 minutes is good if you want a deep clean.
To a patient we would normally advise 2 minutes (1 minute for each jaw). Do all surfaces, inside, outside and ontop. Work systematically from one side to the other. Angle your brush 45 degrees towards your gum line and do small circular motions. Brush twice a day, especially at night. Don't forget to floss. These are just basic guidelines.