2 to 3 minutes...

One of the common toothbrushing mistakes that people do is not brushing long enough. 2 to 3 minutes is the recommended amount of brushing time. Most people fall short of this time line! 

Here's a little tip: divide your mouth in 4 quadrants (top right, top left, bottom right, bottom left), and brush each quadrant for at least 30 seconds. I recommend electric toothbrushes to people that have difficulty with brushing. 

Some electric toothbrushes include built-in timers. 

Picture from the Facebook page of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Happy brushing! 

Yours truly,

Olga Markiza